Question

A 50-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 (due to age and hypertension). Which is the most appropriate recommendation for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Start warfarin or a DOAC

Answer

Start aspirin

Answer

Start clopidogrel

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 50-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 (due to age and hypertension). Which is the most appropriate recommendation for stroke prevention?