Electrical Cardioversion - One Heart Cardiology

Synchronized cardioversion is simply a well-timed defibrillation. While it typically starts at lower doses, synchronization can occur at any energy level. When we hit “sync,” the monitor identifies the patient’s R waves. When we hit the shock button, we hold it and the monitor will deliver a shock on the next R wave (in contrast to a defib that full sends as soon as we hit the button). Why? In order to miss the relative refractory period: the second half of the T wave where stimulation can cause

Cardioversion vs. defibrillation: know the difference! ⚡ Understanding the key differences between cardioversion and defibrillation can save lives! Both involve delivering an electric shock, but their purpose, mode, and indications vary significantly. 🫀 Cardioversion: For arrhythmias with a pulse (think afib, aflutter) - the electric shock is delivered on the R wave to disrupt the cardiac cycle and reset the SA node 🫀 Defibrillation: For arrhythmias without a pulse (like v-fib) - the electric

Expert Guide to Cardioversion: Procedure, Risks, and Recovery - Dr. AFib