A 70-year-old has persistent AF for 5 days and is scheduled for elective cardioversion. No anticoagulation has been given. What is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old has persistent AF for 5 days and is scheduled for elective cardioversion. No anticoagulation has been given. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulate with a DOAC for ≥3 weeks before cardioversion

Answer

Proceed now without anticoagulation

Answer

Start aspirin and proceed in 24 hours

Answer

IV heparin during cardioversion only

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for 3 weeks

Atrial Fibrillation-Cardioversion Anticoagulation — MRCP Part 1 MCQ