Question

A 72-year-old man with permanent atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 1) is in clinic for initiation of stroke-prevention therapy. Renal function is normal. Which single agent is first-line according to the current NICE guideline?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin adjusted to INR 2-3

Answer

Edoxaban 30 mg once daily

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with permanent atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 1) is in clinic for initiation of stroke-prevention therapy. Renal function is normal. Which single agent is first-line according to the current NICE guideline?