Question

A 50-year-old man with persistent atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0. He is otherwise fit and well. What is the most appropriate management strategy for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Do not offer antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy for stroke prevention

Answer

Offer Aspirin 75 mg once daily

Answer

Start warfarin with a target INR of 2.5

Answer

Start a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

Offer dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with persistent atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0. He is otherwise fit and well. What is the most appropriate management strategy for stroke prevention?