Callan Gavaghan
The Gold Coast University Hospital, Hospital Boulevard Southport 4215, Australia
Publications
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Research Article
Predictors of Left Atrial Thrombus and Short-Term Recurrence of Arrhythmia in Patients Undergoing Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation, a Single-Centre Experience
Author(s): Callan Gavaghan*
Background: Systemic thromboembolism is a serious complication of electrical cardioversion. Even in the absence of such complications there exists a significant rate of arrhythmia recurrence post cardioversion. Aims: The aim of this study was to identify factors that may aid clinicians in identifying those patients at increased risk of atrial thrombus formation and short-term arrhythmia recurrence. Methods: One-hundred and twelve patients were retrospectively identified across a 2.5 year period as having undergone electrical cardioversion at the Gold Coast University Hospital for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Demographic, clinical and echocardiogram data was analysed to identify potential predictors of thrombus, unsuccessful cardioversion and arrhythmia recurrence. Results: Cardioversion was successful in .. Read More»