Question

A 45-year-old man is found to have atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial stroke prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin (target INR 2-3) or a DOAC

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel)

Practice question

A 45-year-old man is found to have atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial stroke prevention strategy?