Atrial Fibrillation Early Recurrence After Cardioversion - Medscape
Atrial fibrillation recurrence is common, especially during the first 2 weeks, even when the patients are on antiarrhythmic therapy . . .
Coffee Drops Risk for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutter - Medscape
Nov 18, 2025 · The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.
A Coffee a Day to Keep the AFib Away? - Medscape
Michelle O’Donoghue and Gregory Marcus review the clinical implications of the DECAF randomized trial of caffeinated coffee or avoiding caffeine after successful cardioversion for …
Electrical Cardioversion for AF -- The State of the Art
Aside from patient factors, a number of factors may influence the immediate success of cardioversion, that is, a complete failure to cardiovert. These include electrode placement, …
Jan 09 2026 This Week in Cardiology - Medscape
3 days ago · Cardioversion requires heavy sedation, and I have seen serious post-shock rhythm disasters. And of course there is amiodarone and its potential safety issues, such as hypotension.
To Cease or Not to Cease Anticoagulation After AF Ablation
May 25, 2023 · The study also found a significantly reduced risk for stroke and TIA in the ablation group compared with the cardioversion group after the initial 30-day post-procedure period.
Better Late Than Never: SHAM-PVI Shows AF Ablation Works
Oct 10, 2024 · Electrophysiologist John Mandrola interviews Rick Veasey and Rajdip Dulai about the strengths and limits of the SHAM-PVI study, the first sham-controlled trial of atrial …
Optimal Pad Position in Transcutaneous Pacing - Medscape
Jan 11, 2023 · After successful cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the cardioversion pads were removed, and two new sets of pacer pads were placed on the patients' chests.
Adenosine Safe for Pediatric Tachyarrhythmia - Medscape
Sep 17, 2024 · A study found adenosine to be safe as a first-line treatment for pediatric supraventricular tachycardia, with no serious side effects observed during a decade of use.
Into the Fray: Cardioversion Without OAC in Watchman Patients
Oct 30, 2019 · A small series provides provocative new data on the safety of performing direct current cardioversion (DCCV) without oral anticoagulation in high-risk patients with a …