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What is the best treatment for the new-onset atrial flutter?

A
Cardioversion
B
Procainamide
C
Bretylium
D
Amiodarone
High-Yield Explanation
Recent-onset atrial flutter: Electrical cardioversion of low-intensity 25-50 J can conve 90% of patients into normal sinus rhythm and is most effective therapy. In atrial flutter usage of class I agents(Procainamide) will lead to the slowing of atrial flutter to a point where 1:1 conduction will occur and hea rate can jump up to 200 bpm leading to hemodynamic compromise. Ibutilide: 1 mg infusion over 60 minutes will work in 50-70% of patients reveing them to normal sinus rhythm. However, it is not given in the choices. Recurrent atrial flutter: Anti-arrhythmic drugs like sotalol, amiodarone can be used but 70% will experience recurrence. In this situation catheter ablation at cavotricuspid isthmus is more effective.

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