Electrical Cardioversion

Electrical cardioversion is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heartbeat in people with an irregular or rapid heartbeat, such as atrial fibrillation. It involves delivering a controlled, precisely timed electric shock to the heart through electrodes placed on the chest. This shock briefly stops the heart’s abnormal rhythm, allowing the heart's natural pacemaker to re-establish a regular rhythm. The procedure is typically done in a hospital or clinic under sedation, and it’s generally safe, with the goal of improving heart function and reducing symptoms related to arrhythmias.