A 72‑year‑old woman with AF is scheduled for elective cardioversion tomorrow; TEE shows no thrombus. What anticoagulation is required post‑procedure?...

Question

A 72‑year‑old woman with AF is scheduled for elective cardioversion tomorrow; TEE shows no thrombus. What anticoagulation is required post‑procedure?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

None if TEE is negative

Answer

Aspirin only for 1 week

Answer

Anticoagulation for 48 hours only

Answer

No therapy if rhythm maintained

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): AF (Post‑Cardioversion Anticoagulation)