Question

A 68-year-old woman with newly diagnosed AF undergoes planned cardioversion. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4. Anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulate for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion and long-term thereafter

Answer

No anticoagulation needed post-cardioversion

Answer

Aspirin only post-procedure

Answer

Short LMWH bridge then stop

Answer

Warfarin for 1 week only

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with newly diagnosed AF undergoes planned cardioversion. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4. Anticoagulation strategy?