Cardioversion

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Cardioversion
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Cardioversion

• What is Cardioversion?
• Cardioversion is a medical practice that brings
  back a normal heart rhythm in people with certain
  types of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias).
• Cardioversion is usually done by sending electric
  shocks to your heart through electrodes placed on
  your chest. It's also possible to do
  cardioversion with medications.
• For what Cardioversion is used?
• Cardioversion is usually used to treat people who
  have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. These
  conditions occur when the electrical signals that
  normally make your heart beat at a regular rate
  don't travel properly through the upper chambers
  of your heart.
• Cardioversion is performed when your heart is
  beating ineffectively. It's usually scheduled in
  advance but is sometimes also done in emergency
  situations.

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Treatment

• What is the Treatment cost of Cardioversion in
  India?
• The Cardioversion usually costs from 3-4 lakh
  rupees in India.
• Which specialty of doctor to be consulted for
  Cardioversion in India?
• Cardiologist

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FAQ's

• 1. What are the risks related with
  Cardioversion?
• Complications of electric cardioversion are
  uncommon, and doctors can take steps to reduce
  your risk. Major risks of cardioversion include
• Dislodged blood clotsSome people who have
  irregular heartbeats have blood clots in their
  hearts. Electric cardioversion can cause these
  blood clots to move to other parts of your body.
  This can cause life-threatening complications,
  such as a stroke or a blood clot traveling to
  your lungs (pulmonary embolism).
• Abnormal heart rhythmIn rare cases, some people
  who undergo cardioversion end up with other heart
  rhythm problems during or after their procedure.
  This is a rare complication.

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• If it happens, it usually shows up only minutes
  after your procedure, so your doctor can give you
  medications or additional shocks to correct the
  problem.
• Skin burnsRarely, some people have minor burns on
  their skin where their electrodes were placed.
• 2. What are the steps to be taken during
  Cardioversion?
• A nurse or technician will place several large
  patches called electrodes on your chest. The
  electrodes will be connected to a cardioversion
  machine (defibrillator) using wires.
• The defibrillator will record your heart rhythm
  throughout the procedure and will deliver shocks
  to your heart to restore a normal heart rhythm.

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• This machine can also correct your heart's
  rhythm if it beats too slowly after
  cardioversion.
• Before the shocks are delivered, a nurse or
  technician will insert an intravenous (IV) line
  in your arm. The IV line is used to give you
  medications that will make you sleep during the
  cardioversion so that you won't feel any pain
  from the shocks. Your doctor may also use the IV
  line to give you additional medications that can
  help restore your heart rhythm.
• 3. What are the steps to be taken after the
  Cardioversion?
• Electric cardioversion is done on an outpatient
  basis, meaning you can go home the same day your
  procedure is done. You'll spend an hour or so in
  a recovery room being closely monitored for
  complications.

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• Because you'll be asleep for the cardioversion,
  your awareness of your surroundings may be
  affected afterward. You'll need someone to drive
  you home, and your ability to make decisions may
  be affected for several hours after
  cardioversion.
• Even if no clots were found in your heart before
  cardioversion, you'll take blood-thinning
  medications for at least several weeks after your
  procedure to prevent new clots from forming.
• 4. What happens after I get home?
• Before you leave, you'll get instructions about
  what to do at home. For a few days after
  electrical cardioversion, the skin on your chest
  and back may be irritated where the paddles were
  placed. Ask your doctor about creams or medicines
  that can help.

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