Question

A 65-year-old patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate stroke prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Start a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and clopidogrel)

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate stroke prophylaxis?