A 70-year-old with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. She has normal renal function. What is the most appropriate anti...

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A 70-year-old with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. She has normal renal function. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant strategy

Accepted Answer

A direct oral anticoagulant like apixaban

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Low molecular weight heparin

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Aspirin alone

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No anticoagulation required

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

Atrial Fibrillation — UKMLA MCQ

A 70-year-old with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. She has normal renal function. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant strategy