Question

A 66-year-old woman with TIA is found to have atrial fibrillation. According to AF guidelines, which antithrombotic is preferred for secondary prevention (no mechanical valve, eGFR 62)?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg

Answer

Warfarin for all AF

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

No therapy if episodes are paroxysmal

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman with TIA is found to have atrial fibrillation. According to AF guidelines, which antithrombotic is preferred for secondary prevention (no mechanical valve, eGFR 62)?