ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cardioversion

Okay kiddo, so you know how our heart beats to pump blood all around our body? Sometimes, our heart beats too fast or in a funny way which can make us feel not very good. This is called an abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia.

One way to fix this is with something called cardioversion. It's like a magic trick for our heart!

During cardioversion, a special machine sends electrical shock waves to our heart while we are under a little nap. These electrical shocks help reset our heart's rhythm back to normal. It's like pressing a reset button on a toy!

After the procedure, we might feel a little tired and sore, but we will hopefully have a happy and healthy heart pumping away again.

It's important to follow our doctor's instructions and take care of our heart with regular exercise, healthy food, and check-ups. Being healthy helps keep our heart happy and strong!