Atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation, and electroconvulsive therapy.

摘要: We describe our experience with six patients atrial fibrillation (AF) during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In four, we observed episodic or persistent conversion of AF to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Four patients, three cardioversion and one without, received anticoagulation. published case reports, ECT was successfully performed in without anticoagulation who addition, 18 while taking concomitant for reasons other than AF. Despite the potential risk embolization AF, consider may be safely administered Because high incidence NSR, either warfarin heparin is recommended.