TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chemical Cardioversion A1 - Casey, Paul A1 - Alcorn, Thomas A2 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2018 T2 - Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e AB - Cardioversion is a procedure performed to restore a fast or irregular heartbeat back to normal rhythm.1 There are two general types of cardioversion. The first is synchronized cardioversion with electricity, which is the most effective treatment.2-7 The second is pharmacologic or chemical cardioversion. The decision on which type of cardioversion to use is governed by the patient’s clinical condition. For unstable patients with hypotension, altered mental status, signs of shock, chest pain, or signs of heart failure, synchronized cardioversion is indicated.2-4 For patients who are hemodynamically stable without any of the above signs or symptoms, chemical cardioversion may be considered.8 The use of chemical cardioversion is less expensive than electrical cardioversion, but patients have more complications.9 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159796121 ER -