A 58-year-old with AF is cardioverted. What duration of anticoagulation is required if AF duration unknown?...

Question

A 58-year-old with AF is cardioverted. What duration of anticoagulation is required if AF duration unknown?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 weeks pre- and 4 weeks post-cardioversion

Answer

None if cardioversion successful

Answer

4 weeks post-cardioversion only

Answer

1 week total

Answer

Aspirin only

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): AF cardioversion anticoagulation