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Differences in clinical outcomes between patients hospitalized for AF based on use of cardioversion.
| Outcomes | No cardioversion | Cardioversion | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postop stroke | 67897 (2.3%) | 1287 (1%) | <0.0001 |
| Cost of hospitalization ($ ± SD) | 7780.22 (106.66) | 5297.89 (114.21) | <0.0001 |
| Length of stay (days ± SD) | 3.85 (0.02) | 3.53 (0.05) | <0.0001 |
| In hospital mortality | 30408 (1.1%) | 412 (0.3%) | <0.0001 |
