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Timing of thromboembolic events after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter: a retrospective analysis.

Authors :
Berger M
Schweitzer P
Source :
The American journal of cardiology [Am J Cardiol] 1998 Dec 15; Vol. 82 (12), pp. 1545-7, A8.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Pooled data from 32 studies were reviewed to assess the timing of thrombolic complications after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter. We found that 98% of embolic episodes occurred within 10 days of cardioversion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9149
Volume :
82
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9874066
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00704-8