A 76-year-old woman with persistent AF (CHA2DS2-VASc score 4, HAS-BLED 2) has no valvular disease. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strate...

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A 76-year-old woman with persistent AF (CHA2DS2-VASc score 4, HAS-BLED 2) has no valvular disease. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?

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Apixaban 5 mg BD

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Warfarin with target INR 2.5

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Aspirin 75 mg daily

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No anticoagulation due to bleeding risk

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

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A 76-year-old woman with persistent AF (CHA2DS2-VASc score 4, HAS-BLED 2) has no valvular disease. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?