Side effects of an electrical cardioversion usually relate to skin reactions at the adhesive electrode sites because of the electrical energy that passed through to the heart. The skin can look irritated or red. If this is discomforting, ask your doctor for lotions, ointments or creams that will assist in healing. There is a small risk of stroke from a cardioversion despite all the precautions that are taken.
Side effects of an electrical cardioversion usually relate to skin
reactions at the adhesive electrode sites because of the electrical
energy that passed through to the heart. The skin can look
irritated or red. If this is discomforting, ask...
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Dr. Imran Niazi of Aurora Health Care answered:Side effects of an electrical cardioversion usually relate to skin reactions at the adhesive electrode sites because of the electrical energy that passed through to the heart. The skin can look irritated or red. If this is discomforting, ask your doctor for lotions, ointments or creams that will assist in healing. There is a small risk of stroke from a cardioversion despite all the precautions that are taken.Side effects of an electrical cardioversion usually relate to skin reactions at the adhesive electrode sites because of the electrical energy that passed through to the heart. The skin can look irritated or red. If this is discomforting, ask... More