A 75-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention?...

Question

A 75-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. What is the most appropriate stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin to target INR 2-3

Answer

No anticoagulation is required

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin

Answer

Beta-blocker monotherapy

NICE CG180 MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation