Question

A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and hypertension has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has normal renal function and no history of major bleeding. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic warfarin with target INR 2.0-3.0 or a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required at this risk level

Answer

Aspirin 100 mg daily alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Full-dose low molecular weight heparin indefinitely

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and hypertension has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has normal renal function and no history of major bleeding. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy?