Question

A 67-year-old patient with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the recommended anticoagulation strategy according to UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) or warfarin

Answer

No anticoagulation required

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter placement

Practice question

A 67-year-old patient with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the recommended anticoagulation strategy according to UK guidelines?