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Can a cardioversion procedure be dangerous?
Cardioversion is carried out frequently in Hospitals and is quite safe in good trained and expert hands. Like any procedure it does carry some risks
The use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm is known as?
Defibrillation also known as cardioversion.
Is there risk of death from cardioversion?
Yes, my sister died from cardioversion. The first time she had it she was fine, so she had no concern whatsoever when it was recommended the second time. However right after the procedure her blood pressure dropped and she was kept in the hospital all day while they tried to get her BP up. Sadly she died before nightfall. So yes there id certainly a possibility of death from cardioversion.
What disorders is cardioversion used to treat?
Most often, cardioversion is used to treat atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Life-saving cardioversion can be used to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
What is synchronized cardioversion?
From the related link, Synchronized Cardioversion is: --A controlled form of defibrillation for patients who still have organized cardiac activity with a pulse.
What does a cardioversion accomplish?
Cardioversion is used to stop this abnormal beating so that the heart can begin normal rhythm and pump more efficiently.
Why is it often necessary to repeat cardioversion?
in about 50% of cases, the heart prefers its abnormal rhythm and reverts to it within one year, despite cardioversion.
What conditions require immediate cardioversion?
Ventricular tachycardia lasting more than 30 seconds and ventricular fibrillation require immediate cardioversion.
What is cardioversion also called?
direct current.
What is the CPT code for cardioversion?
CPT 92960
What takes place in the process of cardioversion?
During the process of cardioversion, an electrical shock is delivered to the heart in an attempt to change an irregular heart beat rhythm into a normal one.
What is the code for external electrical cardioversion?
cpt code is 92960
