Antiarrhythmic preferences and outcomes post DC cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, an Australian rural perspective.

Introduction: Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) remains one of the recommended management strategies for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) are prescribed post procedure to maintain sinus rhythm (SR). Limited literature exists on the AAD prescribing practices and their efficacy, post-DCCV in rural Australia.