A 70-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation and no valvular disease is assessed for stroke prevention. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. Which...

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A 70-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation and no valvular disease is assessed for stroke prevention. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. Which of the following is the most appropriate management to prevent thromboembolic events?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin with target INR of 2-3

Answer

No anticoagulation required

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Aspirin only

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Clopidogrel only

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Fondaparinux

Atrial Fibrillation — UKMLA MCQ

A 70-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation and no valvular disease is assessed for stroke prevention. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. Which of the following is the most appropriate management to prevent thromboembolic events?