A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF undergoing elective cardioversion has received apixaban for 4 weeks. TEE shows no thrombus. Post-procedure anticoagu...

Question

A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF undergoing elective cardioversion has received apixaban for 4 weeks. TEE shows no thrombus. Post-procedure anticoagulation recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Continue anticoagulation for at least 4 weeks

Answer

Stop anticoagulation immediately after cardioversion

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Hold for 1 week then restart

Answer

Warfarin bridging for all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF cardioversion anticoagulation

A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF undergoing elective cardioversion has received apixaban for 4 weeks. TEE shows no thrombus. Post-procedure anticoagulation recommendation?