A 72-year-old with atrial fibrillation (nonvalvular), hypertension, diabetes, and prior TIA asks about stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score is 5. Whi...

Question

A 72-year-old with atrial fibrillation (nonvalvular), hypertension, diabetes, and prior TIA asks about stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score is 5. Which is the recommended antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin (INR 2-3) for 1 month then aspirin

Answer

No therapy if rate controlled

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 72-year-old with atrial fibrillation (nonvalvular), hypertension, diabetes, and prior TIA asks about stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score is 5. Which is the recommended antithrombotic strategy?