Question

A 72-year-old man with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), hypertension and type 2 diabetes has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 2.0-2.5

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel)

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), hypertension and type 2 diabetes has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?