At our Hertfordshire practice, under the expert care of Dr Joban Sehmi, consultant cardiologist, we provide comprehensive DC cardioversion services using evidence-based procedural protocols. Our patient-centred approach ensures safe rhythm restoration, reliable arrhythmia management, and personalised treatment recommendations delivered with compassionate, expert care.
What Is DC Cardioversion?
DC Cardioversion is a sophisticated therapeutic procedure that delivers a controlled electrical impulse to the heart to restore normal rhythm in patients with certain cardiac arrhythmias. Under brief sedation or general anaesthesia, adhesive patches are placed on the chest to administer precisely timed direct current (DC) energy, typically synchronised with the heart’s electrical cycle to avoid complications. This quick outpatient or day-case procedure allows Dr Sehmi to reset abnormal heart rhythms effectively, with monitoring throughout to ensure safety and success, providing immediate rhythm correction that single medications often cannot achieve.
Conditions Treated with DC Cardioversion
Dr Joban Sehmi uses DC cardioversion to treat and manage a comprehensive range of cardiac rhythm disorders, including:
Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Restoration of normal sinus rhythm in symptomatic patients with recent-onset AF, reduction of stroke risk through rhythm control, and evaluation of underlying triggers.
Atrial Flutter: Termination of persistent flutter circuits with high success rates and guidance for ablation in recurrent cases.
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Emergency or elective cardioversion for unstable or drug-refractory episodes.
Ventricular Tachycardia: Selective use in stable monomorphic VT not responding to medications.
Drug-Resistant Arrhythmias: Bridge therapy when medications fail.
Pre-Ablation Preparation: Elective cardioversion before catheter ablation procedures.
Benefits of DC Cardioversion
Dr Sehmi’s expertise in arrhythmia management delivers significant advantages:
- High Success Rate: Over 90% success in appropriately selected patients.
- Immediate Rhythm Restoration: Procedure completed in minutes with same-day discharge possible.
- Rapid Symptom Relief: Effective relief from palpitations, breathlessness, fatigue, and dizziness.
- Stroke Risk Reduction: Restores atrial contraction, reducing thrombus formation in AF.
- Haemodynamic Improvement: Better cardiac output, especially in heart failure patients.
- Potential Medication Reduction: May decrease long-term need for antiarrhythmic drugs.
- Minimally Invasive: External delivery with fast recovery and low risk.
- Personalised Energy Delivery: Modern biphasic technology for safety and efficacy.
- Guideline-Recommended: Endorsed by NICE, ESC, and international arrhythmia guidelines.
- Cost-Effective: Outpatient procedure with long-term cardiovascular benefits.
Why Choose Dr Joban Sehmi for DC Cardioversion
- Specialist Consultant Cardiologist: Extensive training in art rhythm management
- Advanced Procedural Technology: Latest biphasic defibrillators and monitoring equipment.
- Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care: From assessment to post-procedure follow-up.
- Expert Procedure Interpretation: Detailed ECG analysis and personalised recommendations.
- Patient-Centred Approach: Clear explanations, compassionate care, and full support.
- Rapid Access: Prompt appointments and quick recovery.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Aligned with NICE and European Society of Cardiology standards.
- Hertfordshire and London Convenience: Consultant-level care close to home with state of the art testing in central London.
- Integrated Care Pathway: Seamless coordination with GPs and other specialists.
- Holistic Approach: Arrhythmia management within your overall cardiovascular risk profile.
- Long-Term Partnership: Ongoing support for sustained rhythm control.
- Clear Communication: Plain-language explanations every step of the way.
Book Your Appointment with Dr Joban Sehmi
Take control of your heart rhythm and cardiovascular health today. If you have symptoms of arrhythmia, require rhythm restoration, or are concerned about your cardiac rhythm, expert care is available close to home.
Contact Dr Joban Sehmi’s Hertfordshire practice to schedule your DC cardioversion consultation and benefit from consultant-level procedural expertise with personalised, compassionate care.
Your journey to cardiac clarity starts here.