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Electrical Cardioversion

Electrical cardioversion with patches on chest.

Before electrical cardioversion, you will get medicine to make you sleepy. You should not feel any pain. Then your doctor places patches either on your chest or on your chest and back. The patches send an electric current to your heart. This resets your heart rhythm.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Ignite Healthwise, LLC, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Electrical Cardioversion

Electrical cardioversion with patches on chest.

Before electrical cardioversion, you will get medicine to make you sleepy. You should not feel any pain. Then your doctor places patches either on your chest or on your chest and back. The patches send an electric current to your heart. This resets your heart rhythm.

Information about Electrical Cardioversion
Information about Electrical Cardioversion

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Ignite Healthwise, LLC, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.