Question

A 45-year-old man presents with palpitations and is found to have atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1 (hypertension). According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended approach to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Offer vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) or a DOAC

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Offer antiplatelet therapy only

Answer

Rate control is sufficient

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion only

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with palpitations and is found to have atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1 (hypertension). According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended approach to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in this patient?