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Pediatric Cardiology
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology 5/2004

01-09-2004

High Energy External Cardioversion for Refractory Atrial Fibrillation in Postoperative Tetralogy of Fallot

Authors: N. Madan, B. W. Robinson, J. W. Moore, M. C. Sokoloski

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 5/2004

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Abstract

Long-term complications of surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot include atrial arrhythmias. These can be difficult to treat, and loss of sinus rhythm can lead to profound hemodynamic consequences in the presence of residual structural abnormalities. We describe the first report of high-energy external cardioversion in a 46-year-old man with repaired tetralogy of Fallot with atrial fibrillation refractory to conversion with normal energy. This represents an alternative to internal cardioversion or rate control for these patients.
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Metadata
Title
High Energy External Cardioversion for Refractory Atrial Fibrillation in Postoperative Tetralogy of Fallot
Authors
N. Madan
B. W. Robinson
J. W. Moore
M. C. Sokoloski
Publication date
01-09-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 5/2004
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-002-0250-0

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