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What is the primary goal of preoperative management in patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation (AF) needing surgery?
What is the primary goal of preoperative management in patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation (AF) needing surgery?
Ensure hemodynamic stability and optimize anticoagulation
What should be continued perioperatively in patients with recurrent AF despite rhythm-controlling medications?
What should be continued perioperatively in patients with recurrent AF despite rhythm-controlling medications?
Rhythm-controlling medications
When is electrical cardioversion typically used in patients with atrial fibrillation?
When is electrical cardioversion typically used in patients with atrial fibrillation?
In hemodynamically unstable patients
Why is interrupting anticoagulation necessary for most surgeries?
Why is interrupting anticoagulation necessary for most surgeries?
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How long before surgery should direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) be discontinued?
How long before surgery should direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) be discontinued?
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In which type of procedures can anticoagulation be continued?
In which type of procedures can anticoagulation be continued?
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What are the primary goals of preoperative management for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring surgery?
What are the primary goals of preoperative management for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring surgery?
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What is the criterion for proceeding with surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
What is the criterion for proceeding with surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
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Why is electrical cardioversion not preferred for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring surgery?
Why is electrical cardioversion not preferred for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring surgery?
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What is the role of amiodarone in preoperative management of atrial fibrillation (AF)?
What is the role of amiodarone in preoperative management of atrial fibrillation (AF)?
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What is the alternative to electrical cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
What is the alternative to electrical cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
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Why is bridging with low molecular weight heparin sometimes necessary for patients taking warfarin?
Why is bridging with low molecular weight heparin sometimes necessary for patients taking warfarin?
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What is the primary concern in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing surgery that requires interrupting anticoagulation?
What is the primary concern in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing surgery that requires interrupting anticoagulation?
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What is the significance of the 4-week delay in surgery for patients undergoing electrical cardioversion?
What is the significance of the 4-week delay in surgery for patients undergoing electrical cardioversion?
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What is the difference in restarting anticoagulation therapy between DOACs and warfarin after surgery?
What is the difference in restarting anticoagulation therapy between DOACs and warfarin after surgery?
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Why may bridging with low molecular weight heparin be necessary for patients taking warfarin?
Why may bridging with low molecular weight heparin be necessary for patients taking warfarin?
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What is the key consideration in managing anticoagulation therapy perioperatively for patients with atrial fibrillation?
What is the key consideration in managing anticoagulation therapy perioperatively for patients with atrial fibrillation?
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