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Guidelines for Management of Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter (Class I Recommendations Only) (continued)
Preventing Thromboembolism Aspirin 325 mg daily is an alternative to vitamin K antagonists in low-risk patients or those with contraindications to anticoagulation (Level A). For patients with mechanical heart valves, the target intensity of antic
to and 4 weeks after cardioversion (electrical or pharmacologic) (Level B).
of patient condition (Level C). immediately without delay for prior anticoagulation (Level C). or hemodynamic instability occurs (Level B).
2.5 (Level B).
3.13 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3.
