Episode 98.0 – Cardioversion in Recent Onset AF

This week we delve into the argument for cardioversion in recent-onset AF as well as the logistics of getting it done. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Podcast_Episode_98_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Cardiology, Cardioversion Show Notes Read More Core EM: Podcast 64.0 - Rate Control in AF Core EM: Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation Core EM: 30-Day Outcomes After Aggressive AF Management in the ED The SGEM: SGEM#88: Shock Through the Heart (Ottawa Aggressive Atrial Fibrillation Protocol References Nuito I et al. Time to cardioversion for acute atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic complications. JAMA 2014; 312(6): 647-9. PMID: 25117135 Stiell IG et al. Association of the Ottawa aggressive protocol with rapid discharge of emergency department patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation and flutter. Can J Emerg Med 2010; 12(3): 181-91. PMID: 20522282 Stiell IG et al.