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Palatine Heart Center
360 Station Drive, Suite 210
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone (815) 477-8900
Fax (815) 477-7160 |
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Satelite Location
Willow Ponds
900 West Main Street (RT22), Suite 100
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone (815) 477-8900
Fax (815) 477-7160 |
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| Electrical Cardioversion |
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| A cardioversion is a procedure where an electrical shock is delivered to the heart to convert an abnormal heart rhythm back to a normal rhythm. The electrical shock is delivered to the heart through special electrodes that are applied to the skin of the chest. The goal of the cardioversion is to disrupt the abnormal electrical circuit(s) in the heart and to restore a normal heart beat. A cardioversion is done at the hospital. Since the shock can be painful, an anesthesiologist or a specially trained nurse will administer intravenous (IV) sedation. Prior to and following the procedure, you may be given medications to prevent blood clots. You may also be started on medications to try and help prevent the abnormal heart rhythm from coming back. |
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| Preparation:
Do not apply any
lotions or ointments to your chest. No food
or drink six hours prior to the procedure.
Take any medications with a sip of water only.
Prior to the procedure you will be instructed as
to which medications you should take and which ones
you should not. For the remainder of the day,
you should not operate a car or heavy machinery.
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