A 68-year-old man with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3; hypertension and age 65-74) asks about stroke prevention. What is the preferred option in primary care?...

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A 68-year-old man with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3; hypertension and age 65-74) asks about stroke prevention. What is the preferred option in primary care?

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Apixaban standard dose (if renal function allows)

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Warfarin with target INR 2.5

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Aspirin 75 mg daily

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No treatment if paroxysmal

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

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