High energy external cardioversion for refractory atrial fibrillation in postoperative Tetralogy of Fallot

N. Madan; B. W. Robinson; J. W. Moore; M. C. Sokoloski

doi:10.1007/s00246-002-0250-0

High energy external cardioversion for refractory atrial fibrillation in postoperative Tetralogy of Fallot

N. Madan
, B. W. Robinson
, J. W. Moore
, M. C. Sokoloski

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

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Abstract

Long-term complications of surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot include atrial arrhythmias. These can be difficult to treat, and loss of sinus rhythm can lead to profound hemodynamic consequences in the presence of residual structural abnormalities. We describe the first report of high-energy external cardioversion in a 46-year-old man with repaired tetralogy of Fallot with atrial fibrillation refractory to conversion with normal energy. This represents an alternative to internal cardioversion or rate control for these patients.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	534-537
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pediatric Cardiology
Volume	25
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-002-0250-0
State	Published - Sep 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Atrial fibrillation
Cardioversion
Tetralogy of Fallot

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