When is cardioversion recommended in AF?

The humble cardioversion – commonly the briefest anaesthetic of one’s life – can be a great tool to restore sinus rhythm in patients with a common unpleasant, though intrinsically benign, condition. The decision to go ahead, however opens a larger issue on the overall management of the AF patient.

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