Question

A 68-year-old man presents with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHADS-VASc score of 3. Which is the most appropriate intervention to reduce stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Start warfarin or a DOAC (e.g., apixaban)

Answer

Start aspirin therapy

Answer

Perform immediate DC cardioversion

Answer

Begin rate control with a beta-blocker alone

Answer

No treatment required as he is asymptomatic

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHADS-VASc score of 3. Which is the most appropriate intervention to reduce stroke risk?