Question

A 75-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents for review. He has no history of stroke or major bleeding. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required

Answer

Aspirin 100 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Practice question

A 75-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents for review. He has no history of stroke or major bleeding. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?