A 25-year-old patient with new-onset AF presents within 36 hours of symptom onset. Hemodynamically stable, no structural heart disease. What is an app...

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A 25-year-old patient with new-onset AF presents within 36 hours of symptom onset. Hemodynamically stable, no structural heart disease. What is an appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Immediate cardioversion without anticoagulation if onset

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Anticoagulate for 4 weeks before any cardioversion regardless of duration

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Aspirin only then elective cardioversion

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Avoid rhythm control in young patients

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Warfarin only for 3 months then cardiovert

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A 25-year-old patient with new-onset AF presents within 36 hours of symptom onset. Hemodynamically stable, no structural heart disease. What is an appropriate approach?