A 40-year-old woman presents with palpitations. She is found to be in atrial fibrillation with a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (female sex being the only ri...

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A 40-year-old woman presents with palpitations. She is found to be in atrial fibrillation with a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (female sex being the only risk factor). What is the best management step?

Accepted Answer

No anticoagulation required

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Start warfarin

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Start dabigatran

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Start low-dose aspirin

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Start amiodarone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 40-year-old woman presents with palpitations. She is found to be in atrial fibrillation with a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (female sex being the only risk factor). What is the best management step?