A 68-year-old man with hypertension has newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 2 (age 65-74 =1, hypertension =1). What is the most...

Question

A 68-year-old man with hypertension has newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 2 (age 65-74 =1, hypertension =1). What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a direct oral anticoagulant for long-term stroke prevention.

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily.

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required.

Answer

Begin flecainide to restore sinus rhythm; defer anticoagulation.

Answer

Delay decisions until a 30-day monitor confirms AF burden.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 68-year-old man with hypertension has newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 2 (age 65-74 =1, hypertension =1). What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?