A 49-year-old man with new atrial flutter of unknown duration is hemodynamically stable. Next step before elective cardioversion?...

Question

A 49-year-old man with new atrial flutter of unknown duration is hemodynamically stable. Next step before elective cardioversion?

Accepted Answer

Start anticoagulation for at least 3 weeks or do TEE-guided strategy

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Immediate cardioversion without imaging

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Clopidogrel only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Atrial Flutter Cardioversion Strategy