Question

A 74-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 is being reviewed for stroke prevention therapy. She has no valvular heart disease. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial anticoagulant choice according to current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin with a target INR of 2-3

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Low-dose rivaroxaban

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Practice question

A 74-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 is being reviewed for stroke prevention therapy. She has no valvular heart disease. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial anticoagulant choice according to current guidance?