Question

A 72-year-old male with atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 is being evaluated for stroke prevention. Which agent is recommended by NICE as the most appropriate first-line therapy for anticoagulation in non-valvular AF?

Accepted Answer

A novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) such as apixaban

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

No anticoagulation is required

Practice question

A 72-year-old male with atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 is being evaluated for stroke prevention. Which agent is recommended by NICE as the most appropriate first-line therapy for anticoagulation in non-valvular AF?