Post-CV Anticoagulation Duration — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ
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Correct answer: A — 4 weeks post-cardioversion
Post-cardioversion: minimum 4 weeks anticoagulation (atrial stunning risk). Long-term based on CHA₂DS₂-VA score, not rhythm maintenance.
Reference: NHF/CSANZ – 2018; ESC – 2024