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What is the preferred method for controlling ventricular rate in atrial flutter?
What is the preferred method for controlling ventricular rate in atrial flutter?
- Administration of diltiazem hydrochloride
- Administering digoxin
- Intravenous beta-blocker or verapamil hydrochloride (correct)
- Direct current cardioversion
When should cardioversion not be attempted in atrial flutter?
When should cardioversion not be attempted in atrial flutter?
- When atrial flutter is associated with haemodynamic compromise
- When digoxin has been administered for rate control
- When the patient has been fully anticoagulated for at least 3 weeks
- When the duration of atrial flutter is unknown (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent atrial flutter?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent atrial flutter?
- Electrical cardioversion
- Oral anticoagulation
- Catheter ablation (correct)
- Administration of diltiazem hydrochloride
In which situation is digoxin particularly useful in atrial flutter?
In which situation is digoxin particularly useful in atrial flutter?
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What should be ruled out immediately before cardioversion in atrial flutter?
What should be ruled out immediately before cardioversion in atrial flutter?
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