What is a cardioversion used for?
Cardioversion is a procedure used to return an abnormal heartbeat to a normal rhythm. This procedure is used when the heart is beating very fast or irregular.
What is the difference between synchronized and unsynchronized cardioversion?
Defibrillation or unsynchronized cardioversion is indicated in any patient with pulseless VT/VF or unstable polymorphic VT, where synchronized cardioversion is not possible. Synchronized cardioversion is utilized for the treatment of persistent unstable tachyarrhythmia in patients without loss of pulse.
How long do Cardioversions last?
Cardioversion itself takes about 5 minutes. But the whole procedure, including recovery, will probably take 30 to 45 minutes. You may take an anticoagulant medicine before and after cardioversion.
What rhythms do you sync?
The most common indications for synchronized cardioversion are unstable atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, and supraventricular tachycardias. If medications fail in the stable patient with the before mentioned arrhythmias, synchronized cardioversion will most likely be indicated.
Is synchronized cardioversion the same as defibrillation?
Unlike defibrillation, which is used in cardiac arrest patients, synchronized cardioversion is performed on patients that still have a pulse but are hemodynamically unstable. It is used to treat both hemodynamically unstable ventricular and supraventricular rhythms.
What are the side effects of cardioversion?
Wake up 5 to 10 minutes after the procedure
What drugs are used for cardioversion?
– Traditional anesthetic induction agents: propofol, etomidate, and thiopentone. – Inhalational anesthetic agents: sevoflurane and isoflurane. – Drugs classified as sedative agents: diazepam and midazolam.
What does cardioversion feel like?
What does cardioversion feel like? You may feel light headed, dizzy, or nauseous. You may have pain or pressure in your chest, jaw, shoulders, or arms. These symptoms are normal, and usually last for a minute or less. You may need electrical cardioversion if chemical cardioversion does not change your heartbeat to a normal rhythm. What causes V
How long does cardioversion take?
The cardioversion procedure usually takes a few hours. This includes time for monitoring, sedation, transesophageal echocardiogram (if needed), electro cardioversion, and post-sedation recovery. Because procedural sedation is used, patients need someone to drive them home after electrical cardioversion. How will I feel after cardioversion?
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