Atrial Fibrillation Rhythm Control Questions

Practice 10 board-style questions on early rhythm control, cardioversion, anticoagulation around cardioversion, antiarrhythmic safety, and ablation in heart failure.

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A 68-year-old woman with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prior stroke was diagnosed with AF 5 weeks ago. She has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 6. Which statement best reflects the expected benefit of an early rhythm-control strategy in this patient?

AIt reduces the composite of cardiovascular death, stroke, or hospitalization for worsening HF or ACS compared with usual careBBenefit is limited to patients who are symptomaticCIt increases the number of nights spent in hospitalDIt offers no advantage over rate control at any comorbidity level

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A 68-year-old woman with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prior stroke was diagnosed with AF 5 weeks ago. She has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 6. Which statement best reflects the expected benefit of an early rhythm-control strategy in this patient?

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