Question

A 72-year-old with atrial fibrillation (AF) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc of 3 (hypertension, diabetes, age 72) and no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to the latest US AF guideline, what is the recommended strategy for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

No therapy because CHA₂DS₂-VASc <4

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Oral anticoagulation

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion instead of anticoagulation

Practice question

A 72-year-old with atrial fibrillation (AF) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc of 3 (hypertension, diabetes, age 72) and no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to the latest US AF guideline, what is the recommended strategy for stroke prevention?