Question

A 70-year-old woman with new paroxysmal AF has hypertension only; CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 3 (age 65-74 =1, HTN =1, sex =1). What is recommended for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No therapy needed for paroxysmal AF

Answer

DOAC anticoagulation

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion as first-line

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with new paroxysmal AF has hypertension only; CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 3 (age 65-74 =1, HTN =1, sex =1). What is recommended for stroke prevention?