Open AccessProphylactic treatment after electroconversion of atrial fibrillation
Author(s) -
Karlson B. W.,
Herlitz J.,
Edvardsson N.,
Olsson S. B.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.4960130409
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , sinus rhythm , cardiology , rhythm , normal sinus rhythm , anti arrhythmia agents , anesthesia , intensive care medicine
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia. Sinus rhythm can often be restored by electroconversion, but the relapse rate is high. Various antiarrhythmic drugs have been used to maintain sinus rhythm after electroconversion. This article reviews the experience with these drugs and suggests a treatment strategy.