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Arrhythmias and AF
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 67-year-old man has AF at 145, BP 78/50, confusion and chest pain. What is the immediate management?
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The answer is B: Synchronised DC cardioversion.
Hypotension, chest pain and altered consciousness make him unstable. Synchronised cardioversion is the answer; drugs are too slow.
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