Higher Energy Monophasic DC Cardioversion for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Time to Start at 360 Joules?

Background: Electrical direct‐current cardioversion (DCCV) has become a routine therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF), although some uncertainty remains regarding the optimal energy settings.

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