A 62-year-old woman with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 (female sex only) asks about anticoagulation. What is recommended?...

Question

A 62-year-old woman with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 (female sex only) asks about anticoagulation. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No anticoagulation solely for sex-based score; reassess annually

Answer

Start DOAC now

Answer

Start aspirin only

Answer

Start warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): AF-Female Sex Only