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Title
Cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: the views of consultant physicians, geriatricians and cardiologists.
Authors
Mead, G E; Elder, A T; Faulkner, S; Flapan, A D
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke and also has adverse haemodynamic consequences. Cardioversion of AF to sinus rhythm may obviate the need for long-term anticoagulation and improve cardiovascular haemodynamics, but is probably underused. We therefore investigated the views of hospital consultants about cardioversion for AF.