What Is Cardioversion?

Cardioversion appears to be the name for a medical procedure. It seems to be a standard treatment for irregular heartbeats, though it may also fix fast heart rates. The procedure may be performed with electric shocks or intravenous medication, depending on the patient's needs. Most patients seem to have scheduled procedures. However, cardioversion may also be used in an emergency.

This procedure appears to be a common arrhythmia treatment. It should be a fairly common treatment for fibrillation, though some patients receive it as a treatment for tachycardia. However, this procedure puts patients at risk if they have blood clots. Patients who do may be prescribed medication for blood clots.