A 66-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) is symptomatically stable. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate strok...

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A 66-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) is symptomatically stable. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban

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Aspirin 75 mg daily

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No antithrombotic therapy

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Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

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Warfarin with INR target 1.5-2.0

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A 66-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) is symptomatically stable. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?