Question

A 76-year-old man with hypertension and heart failure is found to have non-valvular atrial fibrillation. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg daily

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with hypertension and heart failure is found to have non-valvular atrial fibrillation. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?