Atrial Flutter Treatment Options
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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 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?

  • Electrical cardioversion
  • Oral anticoagulation
  • Catheter ablation (correct)
  • Administration of diltiazem hydrochloride

    • In which situation is digoxin particularly useful in atrial flutter?

    <p>When rate control remains inadequate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ruled out immediately before cardioversion in atrial flutter?

    <p>Left atrial thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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