Question

A 55-year-old man with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation asks about the stroke risk threshold for anticoagulation. He is male with hypertension and diabetes (CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 2). What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend anticoagulation

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Anticoagulation only if age >75

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation asks about the stroke risk threshold for anticoagulation. He is male with hypertension and diabetes (CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 2). What is the recommendation?