Cardiovert
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cardiovert is a verb meaning (cardiology) To perform (or attempt) cardioversion: to correct cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) using electric current or medication.
Meaning
(cardiology) To perform (or attempt) cardioversion: to correct cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) using electric current or medication.
Example Sentences
In contrast, only 21% of patients were successfully cardioverted with a 100-J monophasic shock and the cumulative success rate was only approximately 80%.
Word Forms
- cardioverts
- cardioverting
- cardioverted
Related Words
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