kardiyoversiyon
Kardiyoversiyon, also known as electrical cardioversion, is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm in patients with certain types of irregular heartbeats, most commonly atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia. The procedure involves delivering a controlled electrical shock to the heart through paddles or patches placed on the chest. This shock momentarily stops the heart's electrical activity, allowing its natural pacemaker to hopefully re-establish a regular rhythm.
Before the procedure, patients are typically given a mild sedative or anesthesia to ensure comfort and prevent
The electrical shock is synchronized with the heart's electrical cycle to avoid delivering it during a vulnerable