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Definition of Cardioversion

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cardioversion: The conversion of a cardiac rhythm or electrical pattern to another, generally from an abnormal one to a normal one. Cardioversion can be accomplished by using medications or by electrical shock with a special defibrillator.

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