Question

A 66‑year‑old with AF has an unknown duration of arrhythmia and is planned for elective cardioversion. What is required?

Accepted Answer

Three weeks of therapeutic anticoagulation or TEE‑guided strategy before cardioversion

Answer

No anticoagulation if cardioversion is <48 hours

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg daily for 1 week prior

Answer

Heparin drip during the procedure only

Answer

No anticoagulation in paroxysmal AF

Practice question

A 66‑year‑old with AF has an unknown duration of arrhythmia and is planned for elective cardioversion. What is required?