Question

A 64-year-old develops new A. fib post-op, hemodynamically stable, onset <12 hours, CHA₂DS₂-VASc 0. Management?

Accepted Answer

Rate control and consider cardioversion without TOE given <48 hours and low stroke risk

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation for life

Answer

DOAC for 4 weeks regardless

Answer

TEE then cardioversion mandatory

Answer

Aspirin alone lifelong

Practice question

A 64-year-old develops new A. fib post-op, hemodynamically stable, onset <12 hours, CHA₂DS₂-VASc 0. Management?