A 60-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 60-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Consider no antithrombotic therapy after shared decision-making

Answer

Recommend oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention

Answer

Recommend aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin is required over DOACs

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation

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