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does anyone know if you have to stop diltiazem before a cardioversion, I was having some continued SVT bouts when EP put me on diltiazem, which seems to have controlled , I have already been on Flecainide 50mg twice daily

for years. cardioversion is for SVT this time

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Unless told otherwise NO.

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Agree with Bob, they often like people on a/as to help the converted rhythm "stick".

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Thanls

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Ducky2003

I've never had to and I've had 9.

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caznear68

Thanks

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