A 60-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 male) asks about anticoagulation. He has HTN only. What is the most guideline‑concordant recommendation?...

Question

A 60-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 male) asks about anticoagulation. He has HTN only. What is the most guideline‑concordant recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Consider OAC after shared decision‑making based on estimated stroke risk

Answer

Start aspirin instead of OAC

Answer

OAC mandatory with CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 in men

Answer

No therapy warranted ever

Answer

Use LAAO instead of OAC

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Borderline Stroke Risk