A 59-year-old with atrial fibrillation and obesity presents for elective cardioversion; TEE shows no atrial thrombus. Anticoagulation plan?...

Question

A 59-year-old with atrial fibrillation and obesity presents for elective cardioversion; TEE shows no atrial thrombus. Anticoagulation plan?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulate for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

No anticoagulation needed after TEE-guided cardioversion

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Clopidogrel only

Answer

Heparin during procedure only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF (Post-Cardioversion Anticoagulation)