Question

A 72-year-old man is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3 (age, hypertension). His HAS-BLED score is 1. He has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate long-term anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD

Answer

Warfarin (target INR 2.0-3.0)

Answer

Clopidogrel 75mg OD

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Practice question

A 72-year-old man is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3 (age, hypertension). His HAS-BLED score is 1. He has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate long-term anticoagulation?