Question

A 72-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 4. She has no history of bleeding disorders or peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD

Answer

Clopidogrel 75mg OD

Answer

Warfarin (target INR 2.0-3.0)

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 4. She has no history of bleeding disorders or peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?