Question

A 69-year-old woman with paroxysmal AF has hypertension and no other comorbidities. CHA₂DS₂-VASc is 3 (age 65-74 =1, HTN =1, female =1). What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Start apixaban

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 69-year-old woman with paroxysmal AF has hypertension and no other comorbidities. CHA₂DS₂-VASc is 3 (age 65-74 =1, HTN =1, female =1). What is the best next step?