A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. Renal function is normal (eGF...

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A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. Renal function is normal (eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73 m²). What is the most appropriate next step to reduce his stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Start apixaban at standard dose for stroke prevention

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Aspirin 81 mg daily alone

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No antithrombotic therapy

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Clopidogrel monotherapy

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Warfarin with target INR 1.5-2.0

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. Renal function is normal (eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73 m²). What is the most appropriate next step to reduce his stroke risk?