Transvenous, intracardial cardioversion for the treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery is an important factor contributing to postoperative morbidity. Transvenous, intracardial cardioversion (TIC) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic AF, but is an invasive and cost-intensive procedure. However, TIC would definite...

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Main Authors: Fitzgerald Robert, Fritsch Stefan, Wislocki Wojciech, Oczenski Wolfgang, Waldenberger Ferdinand, Schwarz Sylvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2008;volume=11;issue=2;spage=110;epage=114;aulast=Fitzgerald