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  • verb To perform (or attempt) cardioversion: to correct cardiac arrhythmia using electric current or medication.

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Examples

  • I pointed this out to my wife and the nurse and when asked to do it again, managed to cardiovert myself.

    My cheatin’ heart « BuzzMachine 2006

  • After market close Monday, the world's largest medical device maker reported a slight rebound in its heart-regulating implantable cardiovert defibrillator business.

    Medtronic Growth Still Foggy 2006

  • The company posted improved results late Monday in implantable cardiovert debfibillators, which regulate the heart.

    White House Cuts Growth Outlook 2006

  • Finally, the doctor had remonstrated that he could not cardiovert her indefinitely—sooner or later her heart wouldn't start again.

    Pawns and Symbols Majliss Larson 2000

  • We let the ER docs give the propafol and cardiovert them.

    Think Progress 2009

  • We let the ER docs give the propafol and cardiovert them.

    Think Progress 2009

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