Question

A 66-year-old woman with paroxysmal AF has hypertension only (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc: age 65-74 =1; HTN =1; total 2). According to the 2023 guideline sex-specific thresholds, what is recommended regarding anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

No anticoagulation is recommended at this risk level

Answer

Anticoagulate all women with CHA₂DS₂‑VASc ≥2

Answer

Anticoagulate if CHA₂DS₂‑VASc ≥1 in women

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman with paroxysmal AF has hypertension only (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc: age 65-74 =1; HTN =1; total 2). According to the 2023 guideline sex-specific thresholds, what is recommended regarding anticoagulation?