Question

A 66-year-old man with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1) asks about stroke prevention. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

No routine anticoagulation; consider risk discussion and reassess

Answer

Start apixaban now

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Start warfarin with INR 2-3 now

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1) asks about stroke prevention. What is the best recommendation?