Question

A 66-year-old man with atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 3) and normal renal function presents for stroke prevention counseling. What is the preferred antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Warfarin only if HAS-BLED ≥3

Answer

No therapy because age alone is risk factor

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 3) and normal renal function presents for stroke prevention counseling. What is the preferred antithrombotic strategy?