Abstract: . . .  achieved long-term. Additional anti-arrh y t h m i c therapy may be necessary if relapses occur after cardioversion. Management of permanent atrial fibrillation Haemodynamic impairment in AF results principally from an uncontrolled ventricular . . .
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. . .  immediately. If the duration is longer, or is unknown, anti-coagulant cover is necessary and cardioversion is deferred (see part 2). Direct current cardioversion requires a general anaesthesia or deep sedation, but is a low risk procedure provided the . . .
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