A 50-year-old with nonvalvular AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 2) asks about aspirin vs anticoagulation. Best advice?...

Question

A 50-year-old with nonvalvular AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 2) asks about aspirin vs anticoagulation. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation preferred; antiplatelet therapy is not an alternative

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy reduces stroke similar to OAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet equals OAC

Answer

No therapy needed

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first-line

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Stroke Prevention