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==Clinical Question==
==Clinical Question==
For patients presenting with [[Atrial Fibrillation]] lasting less than 48 hours, what is the incidence of [[cardioversion]]-related [[thromboembolism]]?


==Conclusion==
==Conclusion==

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incomplete Journal Club Article
Weigner MJ et al. "Risk for clinical thromboembolism associated with conversion to sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation lasting less than 48 hours". Ann Intern Med. 1997. 126(8):615-620.
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Clinical Question

For patients presenting with Atrial Fibrillation lasting less than 48 hours, what is the incidence of cardioversion-related thromboembolism?

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