Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation and flutter
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Atrial fibrillation Definite candidate for Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion to convert cardiac rhythm from atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm Satisfaction
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: complicated disorders (advanced cancers, severe kidney problems (Glomerular filtration rate <30), liver problems, etc) Lack of necessary conditions for Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiac rhythm status after electroshock. Timepoint: As soon as it occurs after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Monitoring of cardiac rhythm. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of shocks performed to achieve success (sinus cardiac rhythm). Timepoint: After starting intervention. Method of measurement: counting and recording in questionnaire.;Energy consumed to achieve success. Timepoint: After starting intervention. Method of measurement: observing device monitor and recording in questionnaire.;Needing to use a temporary pacemaker to adjust the heart rate after performing a shock. Timepoint: After starting intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Heart pulses marked correctly. Timepoint: After starting intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Skin burning at electrodes spots. Timepoint: in 12th and 24th hour after intervention. Method of measurement: observing and recording in questionnaire.;Severity of skin burning at electrodes spots. Timepoint: in 12th and 24th hour after intervention. Method of measurement: observing and recording in questionnaire.;Burn wound area. Timepoint: in 12th and 24th hour after intervention. Method of measurement: observing and recording in questionnaire.;Thromboembolic events after Electroshock. Timepoint: in 12th and 24th hour after intervention. Method of measurement: observing and writing in questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Interventional Cardiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research institute, Isfahan University of