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How Effective Is Cardioversion?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: How many times does cardio version work and for how long does it work effectively before it has to be done again?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cardioversion can work several times. There is no limit to this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Cardioversion is used to instant convert an abnormal heart rhythm to normal. It can work many times. There is no limitation as to how many of this can succeed. However, cardioversion is used only in emergency and the cause of this abnormal heart rhythm is identified and managed accordingly to prevent further episodes. II can see you are being medicated already for abnormal heart rhythms with verapamil, metoprolol, etc.

In all, there is no limitation on the number of possible successes of cardioversion. It s not done on any regular schedule. It is only done in emergency when there is need.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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How Effective Is Cardioversion?

Brief Answer: Cardioversion can work several times. There is no limit to this! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Cardioversion is used to instant convert an abnormal heart rhythm to normal. It can work many times. There is no limitation as to how many of this can succeed. However, cardioversion is used only in emergency and the cause of this abnormal heart rhythm is identified and managed accordingly to prevent further episodes. II can see you are being medicated already for abnormal heart rhythms with verapamil, metoprolol, etc. In all, there is no limitation on the number of possible successes of cardioversion. It s not done on any regular schedule. It is only done in emergency when there is need. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.