A 78-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc 4) and no valve disease needs stroke prevention. Which option is recommended?...

Question

A 78-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc 4) and no valve disease needs stroke prevention. Which option is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant (e.g., apixaban)

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No therapy given paroxysms

Answer

Warfarin preferred over DOAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation