Can I have atrial cardioversion?
The term ‘atrial cardioversion’ describes a method used to attempt to restore a normal heart rhythm. The condition is not immediately life-threatening. As a result, doctors can usually plan the best approach to limit potential damage to an implanted pump. The paddles used for cardioversion should not be positioned near the pump. When cardioversion is necessary, doctors should minimise the current flowing through the pump by placing the paddles as far away from the pump as possible and by using the lowest, clinically appropriate energy output (watt seconds). After atrial cardioversion, you should have your pump checked to determine whether it is functioning normally.
