Question

A 69-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension and no prior stroke presents for review. She has no heart failure, diabetes or vascular disease. According to the CCS CHADS-65 approach, which of the following is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required

Answer

Acetylsalicylic acid 81 mg daily alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 1.5-2.0

Practice question

A 69-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension and no prior stroke presents for review. She has no heart failure, diabetes or vascular disease. According to the CCS CHADS-65 approach, which of the following is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?