Cardioversion is an electrical current administration used to convert certain dysrhythmias to normal rhythm. This procedure is most effective when the patient demonstrates:

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Cardioversion is most effective when the patient is having ventricular tachycardia. Cardioversion is a procedure that involves administration of precordial shock, which is synchronized with the R wave to interrupt an abnormally fast heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia. It is used for atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia when all pharmaceutical interventions fail.

Cardioversion Is an Electrical Current Administration Used to Convert Certain