A 58-year-old with symptomatic AF and obesity is considering antiarrhythmic drugs. Which preparatory step improves safety/efficacy and is guideline-en...

Question

A 58-year-old with symptomatic AF and obesity is considering antiarrhythmic drugs. Which preparatory step improves safety/efficacy and is guideline-endorsed?

Accepted Answer

Initiate weight loss and manage OSA

Answer

Skip evaluation for sleep apnoea

Answer

Start antiarrhythmics before addressing comorbidities

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Start amiodarone in all patients

Answer

No lifestyle changes needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF rhythm-control optimisation

A 58-year-old with symptomatic AF and obesity is considering antiarrhythmic drugs. Which preparatory step improves safety/efficacy and is guideline-endorsed?