[Predictors of efficacy initial low energy of external rectilinear biphasic cardioversion in persistent atrial fibrillation] - PubMed

The efficacy of initial shock of 50 J for termination of atrial fibrillation is limited and is not recommended for general population of patients with atrial fibrillation referred for Bi-DC. 50 J might be considered in patients with pacemakers without factors associated with failure of 50 J to termi…