Cardiology
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Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Treatment of stable atrial fibrillation in the emergency department: a population-based comparison of electrical direct-current versus pharmacological cardioversion or conservative management.
To compare the success rates and short-term complications of three treatment approaches, pharmacological and direct-current cardioversion (DCC), or 'wait-and-watch' among stable atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ DCC was found to be the most effective treatment, with few short-term complications following conversion of stable AF patients to sinus rhythm in the ED.