Timing of thromboembolic events after electical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter: A retrospective analysis

Marvin Berger; Paul Schweitzer

doi:10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00704-8

Timing of thromboembolic events after electical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter: A retrospective analysis

Marvin Berger
, Paul Schweitzer

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Abstract

In conclusion, pooled data from 32 studies were reviewed to assess the timing of thromboembolic complications after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter. We found that 98% of embolic episodes occurred within 10 days of cardioversion. These findings may have implications regarding the duration of anticoagulant therapy after conversion to sinus rhythm.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1545-1547
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Cardiology
Volume	82
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00704-8
State	Published - 15 Dec 1998

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