A 62-year-old with new AF has CHA₂DS₂-VASc=1 (male; hypertension only). What does guidance suggest?...

Question

A 62-year-old with new AF has CHA₂DS₂-VASc=1 (male; hypertension only). What does guidance suggest?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation may be considered but is not mandatory; assess bleeding and patient preference

Answer

No anticoagulation is ever indicated at this score

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation required

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Aspirin is recommended instead of OAC

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DAPT equals OAC

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