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Cardioversion

Date: Aug 28, 2018

Question:

I have a case where an AICD upgrade was planned, but after venography the upgrade was cancelled until further intervention could be done to allow the lead to be placed due to occlusion. The provider performed a cardioversion that same day prior to leaving the EP lab. I cannot find supporting documentation that this was discussed with the patient. In my opinion that makes this non-elective. Do you agree?

Question ID : 11331
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