A 70-year-old with AF of 48 hours duration is stable and scheduled for elective cardioversion. What anticoagulation strategy is recommended pre-cardi...

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A 70-year-old with AF of >48 hours duration is stable and scheduled for elective cardioversion. What anticoagulation strategy is recommended pre-cardioversion?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation for at least 3 weeks or TEE-guided strategy

Answer

None needed if rate controlled

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Aspirin only

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Heparin bolus immediately prior

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DC cardioversion first, then decide on anticoagulation

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A 70-year-old with AF of >48 hours duration is stable and scheduled for elective cardioversion. What anticoagulation strategy is recommended pre-cardioversion?