Question

A 72-year-old man with hypertension and diabetes (no prior stroke/TIA) presents for AF risk assessment. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. Which management is most appropriate for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Start a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No anticoagulation unless AF episodes last >24 hours

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin only if AF is persistent

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with hypertension and diabetes (no prior stroke/TIA) presents for AF risk assessment. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. Which management is most appropriate for stroke prevention?