Question

A 63-year-old with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective cardioversion. Which pre-procedure anticoagulation strategy is correct?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for at least 3 weeks prior or TOE-guided approach

Answer

No anticoagulation if AF <48 h

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily for 4 weeks prior

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin for 3 weeks

Answer

Prophylactic-dose LMWH for 1 week

Practice question

A 63-year-old with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective cardioversion. Which pre-procedure anticoagulation strategy is correct?