Jakob, L., Dirk, V., Leon, I., Henning, J., Laura, R., Harilaos, B., Christian, P., Ralf, B., & Lars, E. (2025). [Electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation: executive summary of the German Cardiac Society position paper].. Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00399-025-01109-2
Jakob L, Dirk V, Leon I, Henning J, Laura R, Harilaos B, et al. [Electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation: executive summary of the German Cardiac Society position paper].. Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie. 2025; doi: 10.1007/s00399-025-01109-2
Jakob L, Dirk V, Leon I, et al. [Electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation: executive summary of the German Cardiac Society position paper].[J]. Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie. 2025. DOI: 10.1007/s00399-025-01109-2.
@article{jakob2025,
author = {Lüker Jakob and Vollmann Dirk and Iden Leon and Jansen Henning and Rottner Laura and Bogossian Harilaos and Perings Christian and Birkemeyer Ralf and Eckardt Lars},
title = {[Electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation: executive summary of the German Cardiac Society position paper].},
journal = {Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1007/s00399-025-01109-2},
note = {PMID: 41023535},
}
TY - JOUR AU - Lüker Jakob AU - Vollmann Dirk AU - Iden Leon AU - Jansen Henning AU - Rottner Laura AU - Bogossian Harilaos AU - Perings Christian AU - Birkemeyer Ralf AU - Eckardt Lars TI - [Electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation: executive summary of the German Cardiac Society position paper]. T2 - Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie PY - 2025 DO - 10.1007/s00399-025-01109-2 AN - PMID:41023535 ER -
Electrical cardioversion (ECV) is an established and effective method for restoring sinus rhythm in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. A position paper by the German Cardiac Society provides practical, evidence-based recommendations to guide clinical implementation of ECV and is summarized here. Key topics include appropriate patient selection, pre- and postprocedural management, anticoagulation strategies, sedation protocols, and technical considerations (such as electrode placement and energy levels). The document emphasizes the role of ECV as part of a broader rhythm control strategy. This paper aims to standardize and improve quality of care by translating current scientific knowledge and expert consensus into clear, practical clinical guidance.