Primary success of electrical cardioversion for new-onset atrial fibrillation and its association with clinical course in non-cardiac critically ill patients: sub-analysis of a multicenter observational study

ConclusionsThe primary success rate of ECV for new-onset AF in adult non-cardiac ICU population was low, and even if it succeeded, the subsequent recurrence rate was high. Primary success of ECV did not affect the rate of mortality. Pretreatment and delivered energy were not associated with the primary success of ECV.Trial registrationUMIN clinical trial registry, the Japanese clinical trial registry (registration number:UMIN000026401, March 31, 2017).
Source: Journal of Intensive Care - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research