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Understand the risk of AF patient and how to manage them
A 56-year-old man presents for a routine physical examination. He has no cardiovascular complaints. His past medical history is unremarkable.
Physical examination demonstrates an irregularly irregular rhythm with a heart rate of approximately 90/min but is otherwise unremarkable. Blood pressure is 130/78 mm Hg.
The EKG electrocardiogram demonstrates atrial fibrillation with a heart rate of 92/min. The chest radiograph is unremarkable. Laboratory results, including assessment of thyroid function, are unremarkable. The patient is not aware of the abnormal rhythm or its duration.
In addition to heart rate control, what treatment would be most appropriate for this patient?
A Aspirin B Clopidogrel C Direct-current cardioversion D Warfarin
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