Question

A 76-year-old man with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4 and HAS-BLED score of 2. He has no major contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is required

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin only if he develops a further stroke

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4 and HAS-BLED score of 2. He has no major contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?