Question

A 75-year-old woman with persistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus but no prior stroke or heart failure. Her CHA2DS2-VA score is 3. According to Australian AF guidelines, what is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant or warfarin

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required

Answer

Aspirin 100 mg daily alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Low molecular weight heparin injections long-term

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman with persistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus but no prior stroke or heart failure. Her CHA2DS2-VA score is 3. According to Australian AF guidelines, what is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?