Question

A 67-year-old with nonvalvular AF (unknown duration) is planned for elective cardioversion next week. What anticoagulation is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for >=3 weeks before and >=4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

Aspirin only before procedure

Answer

No anticoagulation if TEE is normal

Answer

Anticoagulation for 24 hours total

Answer

Anticoagulation only if CHA2DS2-VASc >=5

Practice question

A 67-year-old with nonvalvular AF (unknown duration) is planned for elective cardioversion next week. What anticoagulation is recommended?