A patient with new atrial fibrillation, hypotension and chest pain is unstable. What is the correct management?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Synchronised electrical cardioversion
- Step 1: Haemodynamic instability calls for immediate cardioversion rather than drugs.
Answer
Synchronised electrical cardioversion.
Why not the others: The other options are too slow for an unstable patient.
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