Divisione di Cardiologia, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Le/2, Maglie, Presidio Ospedaliero F. Ferrari, Casarano, Lecce.
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.