A 66-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 asks about warfarin versus a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)...

Question

A 66-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 asks about warfarin versus a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC). What is generally preferred?

Accepted Answer

A DOAC over warfarin (if eligible)

Answer

Warfarin preferred for all NVAF

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-DOAC Preference

A 66-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 asks about warfarin versus a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC). What is generally preferred?