DC cardioversion in atrial flutter
Many cases of acute atrial flutter can successfully cardioverted using a synchronised DC shock of low energy, such as 25-50 J. If this is unsuccessful higher energies can be used.
Reference
- Piccini JP, Fauchier L; Rhythm control in atrial fibrillation. Lancet. 2016 Aug 20;388(10046):829-40.
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