DCCV in medical terms stands for Direct Current Cardioversion.
Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV) is a procedure used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). It involves delivering a controlled electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm. Nurse-led DCCV indicates that specially trained nurses can perform this procedure.
Here's a breakdown:
- Direct Current (DC): The type of electrical current used.
- Cardioversion: The process of converting an abnormal heart rhythm to a normal one.
