How to perform transvenous electrical cardioversion in horses with atrial fibrillation

• Published in: Journal of veterinary cardiology Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 109 - 119
• Main Authors: McGurrin, M. Kimberly J., Physick-Sheard, Peter W., Kenney, Daniel G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.11.2005
• Subjects: Atrial fibrillation; Defibrillator; Equine; Transvenous electrical cardioversion; Equine; Transvenous electrical cardioversion; Atrial fibrillation; Defibrillator

Electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation is a well-established technique for restoration of sinus rhythm in humans. While transthoracic cardioversion is more commonly used, transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) has been reported as having higher efficacy at substantially lower energy le...