A 59-year-old with atrial flutter of 18 hours duration asks about stroke prevention. What principle applies?...

Question

A 59-year-old with atrial flutter of 18 hours duration asks about stroke prevention. What principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation decisions mirror AF using CHA₂DS₂-VASc

Answer

Atrial flutter does not require anticoagulation

Answer

Antiplatelet therapy is sufficient

Answer

Anticoagulation only if rate controlled

Answer

Warfarin is required over DOAC

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Flutter/AF-Anticoagulation