A 50-year-old woman presents with persistent palpitations and ECG confirms atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to NICE guide...

Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with persistent palpitations and ECG confirms atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate anticoagulant strategy?

Accepted Answer

Dabigatran or other DOAC

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Low-dose aspirin

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No anticoagulation needed

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Warfarin with target INR 2-3

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Clopidogrel alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 50-year-old woman presents with persistent palpitations and ECG confirms atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate anticoagulant strategy?