Everything You Know About Cardioversion

The Risks

Good news on the horizon! Men, there aren't many risks with this one. Not many at all! The hospital gets it done with care. But you've still got to be aware! Remember that your doc screens you for blood clots first? Of course you do! It's because this procedure can break them off. You don't want that! Blood clots get into your lungs. They'll even cause a block in your heart, triggering a heart attack! It's a huge problem. Heart rhythm issues put you at a higher risk for clots in the first place! The good news? Your doc's got an easy fix. Meds for clots will do the trick in just a few weeks! Then cardioversion will fix the rest.

Men, sometimes you'll get new rhythm issues. But with electrical cardioversion? Your doc knows about it right away. Yes, right away, so they'll fix it then too! It'll be gone even before you wake up! And the last risk? Skin burns from those electrodes. Your doc will treat those too.