Question

A 66-year-old with atrial fibrillation (nonvalvular) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc score 3 (HTN, age 65-74, diabetes). What is the recommended antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a DOAC

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin only if HAS-BLED ≥3

Answer

No therapy needed until age ≥75

Practice question

A 66-year-old with atrial fibrillation (nonvalvular) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc score 3 (HTN, age 65-74, diabetes). What is the recommended antithrombotic strategy?