A well-placed source tells Us the actor, 57, underwent "cardioversion," a procedure that converts an abnormal heart rhythm back to a normal rhythm, on Wednesday night. From Wordnik.com. [Celebrity Mound] Reference
DOUGLAS: And then had a cardioversion with -- just with external paddles. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 8, 2005] Reference
They put me on toprol and coumadin assuming Id get cardioversion after 4 weeks. From Wordnik.com. [My cheatin’ heart « BuzzMachine] Reference
There is a one in 8,000 chance that there can be a stroke or death from the cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [D. Brad Wright: Just Plain Tired: The Professor's Tale] Reference
I only mentioned cardioversion to her so that if they decided to do it, it wouldn't come out of left field. From Wordnik.com. [Sometimes I Hate Being Good] Reference
In October of 2003, he had this same problem and it was treated at that time with something known as cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 1, 2004] Reference
We usually start anticoagulation and perform cardioversion after the patient has had INR 2.0 to 3.0 documented at least weekly for 4 weeks. From Wordnik.com. [Sometimes I Hate Being Good] Reference
PHILLIPS: OK, well Dr. Borer, Bill Bradley has described a procedure that he has had to go under at least three times called cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Sunday Morning News: Candidates Engage in Final Efforts to Sway New Hampshire Voters - January 30, 2000] Reference
I try to start with the latter, which is pretty narrowly defined as no resuscitation with CPR/cardioversion/intubation, and then go from there. From Wordnik.com. [Just (Don't) Do It] Reference
In this case, the episode may be terminated by cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
Sometimes medications or cardioversion to control atrial fibrillation doesn't work. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
Before cardioversion, you may be given a blood-thinning medication, such as warfarin. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
I agree, My first lung cancer was found accidently when I was having a cardioversion in. From Wordnik.com. [The Cancer Blog] Reference
(SVT) shortly (7 minutes) after methamphetamine administration requiring cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
What specific things should I do, eat, take, and avoid to prepare myself for cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Home] Reference
Synchronized electrical cardioversion may also be used to convert AF to a normal heart rhythm. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
This form of cardioversion uses medications called anti-arrhythmics to help restore normal sinus rhythm. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
• For polymorphic VT - if paFents become unstable, perform de fi brillaFon rather than cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Dear Marjorie: I encourage you to have a good frank conversation with your cardiologist about cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
In the second study, 18 patients with persistent AF undergoing elective electrical DC cardioversion were studied. From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
Heart failure • If unstable, electrical therapy: cardioversion for tachyarrhythmias, pacing for bradyarrhythmias. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
If no thrombus is seen on TEE, the incidence of stroke, (immediately after cardioversion is performed), is very low. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
Heart failure • If unstable, electrical therapy: cardioversion for tachyarrhythmias, pacing for bradyarrhythmias. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
If this is suspected - e.g. when planning urgent electrical cardioversion - a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is preferred. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
After electrical cardioversion, anti-arrhythmic medications often are prescribed to help prevent future episodes of atrial fibrillation. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
Current treatment options for AF include drug therapy (not always effective and associated with side effects), cardioversion, and ablation. From Wordnik.com. [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference
Post - surgery cardioversion fixed the AF, but as of 3 weeks ago, it’s back. From Wordnik.com. [My cheatin’ heart « BuzzMachine] Reference
Which can tell your doctor if you have any heart blood clots - just before cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
That's what cardioversion is. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 1, 2004] Reference
She had a second cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Atrial fibrillation is easy to find, but evidence on how best to treat it isn't] Reference
Then, on Wednesday, I shall have a cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [D. Brad Wright: Just Plain Tired: The Professor's Tale] Reference
Will cardioversion help my irregular heartbeat?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
#Electrical cardioversion. From Wordnik.com. [Find Me A Cure] Reference
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