Question

A 70-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. According to NICE, which class of medication should be offered for stroke prevention unless contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K antagonist or DOAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Low-dose aspirin

Answer

Subcutaneous heparin

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. According to NICE, which class of medication should be offered for stroke prevention unless contraindicated?