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Mediumeither ≥3 weeks of anticoagulation before cardioversion or TEE to exclude thrombus with periprocedural anticoagulation is requiredACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline (2023): Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillationcardiology

A 62-year-old woman with atrial flutter is scheduled for electrical cardioversion in 2 days. AF/flutter duration is uncertain. She is not anticoagulated. What strategy is appropriate?

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