Question

A 61-year-old man has new AF with typical cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter documented on ECG; symptomatic despite rate control. Best rhythm strategy?

Accepted Answer

Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter

Answer

Continue rate control only

Answer

Electrical cardioversion only

Answer

Amiodarone long-term as first-line

Answer

AV node ablation with pacemaker

Practice question

A 61-year-old man has new AF with typical cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter documented on ECG; symptomatic despite rate control. Best rhythm strategy?