SAQ 1473 – Atrial fibrillation cardioversion and rate control

Marked out of 19.00

A 50-year-old man presents to your ED with palpitations. On examination, he is in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response.

List your criteria for considering ED cardioversion for this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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List two drugs that may be used for chemical cardioversion. For each drug, give the dose and two contraindications.

(Marked out of 8.0)


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List three IV drugs that could be used for rate control. For each, give the dose.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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How would you assess his risk of thrombo-embolism?

(Marked out of 1.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 19

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