Question

A 63-year-old with persistent AF and HAS-BLED 2 is planned for elective DC cardioversion. Anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for at least 3 weeks before and 4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

No anticoagulation required if cardioversion within 48 h

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Start LMWH on day of procedure only

Answer

Idarucizumab before cardioversion

Practice question

A 63-year-old with persistent AF and HAS-BLED 2 is planned for elective DC cardioversion. Anticoagulation strategy?