Question

A 67-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (male) asks about stroke prevention. His blood pressure is controlled, and he has no history of congestive heart failure, diabetes, or vascular disease. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

DOAC anticoagulation after shared decision-making

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (male) asks about stroke prevention. His blood pressure is controlled, and he has no history of congestive heart failure, diabetes, or vascular disease. What is recommended?