Prevention of embolism using calciparine during electrical cardioversion in atrial fibrillation

On the basis of a review of literature data on cardioversion of AF, a protocol of fast decoagulation using calciparine in non-valvular AF is examined. Pre-cardioversion patients were sedated by administering Diazepam at a personalized dose and without significant subjective disturbances for the patients; this meant not having to involve the anaesthetist.