Question

A 70-year-old man with new AF (unknown duration) requires cardioversion. TEE shows left atrial appendage thrombus absent. What is the recommendation post-cardioversion?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulate for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Anticoagulate only if CHA₂DS₂‑VASc ≥5

Answer

Anticoagulate 1 week then stop

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with new AF (unknown duration) requires cardioversion. TEE shows left atrial appendage thrombus absent. What is the recommendation post-cardioversion?