Cardioversion
restoring the rhythm of the heart to normal by applying direct-current electrical shock.
cardioversion car·di·o·ver·sion (kär’dē-ō-vûr’zhən, -shən)
n.
Restoration of the heartbeat to normal by electrical countershock or by use of medication.
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