Electrical cardioversion is the use of high-energy electrical shock to reset the abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia. In arrhythmia, the heartbeat is faster than usual. Cardioversion is mostly used in atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, etc. Cardioversion machine delivers high energy shock through soft electrode pads placed on the chest.
Cardioversion - Indications, Risks, and Preparation
Cardioversion is a treatment modality that resets the heart's abnormal rhythm by an electric shock to the heart. Read the article to know more about it.
