EPISODE 7: Re-Ly Subgroup Analysis Findings: Cardioversion

Dr FA Snyders

2 clinical CPD points of MCQ at > 70% pass rate

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Question 1
True or false: RE-LY® excluded patients who were scheduled for cardioversion

Question 2
How many cardioversions were performed in the RE-LY® study?
Question 3
What percentage of patients in the RE-LY® study received dabigatran for at least 3 weeks before cardioversion?
Question 4
What percentage of patients in the RE-LY® study received warfarin for at least 3 weeks before cardioversion?

Question 5
What is the major reason for anticoagulation before cardioversion?

Question 6
Which statement regarding transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is incorrect?

Question 7
What was the difference in the rates of stroke/SE for dabigatran vs. warfarin among patients undergoing AF conversion in the RE-LY® study?

Question 8
What was the difference in the rates of major bleeding for dabigatran vs. warfarin among patients undergoing AF conversion in the RE-LY® study?

Question 9
What was the difference in the rates of stroke/SE for dabigatran vs. warfarin between patients with and without TEE before cardioversion in the RE-LY® study?

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