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Is Cardioversion Possible When Having Pacemaker Implant?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Question: can you have a cardioversion done if you have pacemaker?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible with modern dual-chamber pacemakers

Detailed Answer:
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Cardioversion for atrial fibrillation was considered unsafe in patients with pacemakers in the past and it is true with old pacemakers. cardioversion in patients with modern dual-chamber pacemakers is safe . Biphasic cardioversion is preferable to monophasic cardioversion.
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Is Cardioversion Possible When Having Pacemaker Implant?

Brief Answer: Possible with modern dual-chamber pacemakers Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome Cardioversion for atrial fibrillation was considered unsafe in patients with pacemakers in the past and it is true with old pacemakers. cardioversion in patients with modern dual-chamber pacemakers is safe . Biphasic cardioversion is preferable to monophasic cardioversion.