A recent study published by a team of Ochsner Health cardiologists in JAMA Cardiology compared two treatment strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity. The study found that dual direct-current cardioversion (DCCV) was significantly more effective in restoring sinus rhythm in obese patients compared to single DCCV. This approach, using two sets of defibrillator pads to deliver simultaneous shocks, resulted in a higher success rate of 98% compared to 86% with the single approach. The study highlights the importance of optimizing treatment strategies for obese patients with AF to improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing procedural complications.
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Team reports on comparative study on dual vs. single cardioversion for atrial fibrillation in obese patients
