Question

A 60-year-old man with a low bleeding risk presents with new symptomatic AF. Duration >48 hours, plan for elective cardioversion next week. What is required?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation for ≥3 weeks before and ≥4 weeks after cardioversion

Answer

No anticoagulation if TEE-guided

Answer

Anticoagulation for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion only

Answer

Start aspirin only before and after

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with a low bleeding risk presents with new symptomatic AF. Duration >48 hours, plan for elective cardioversion next week. What is required?