Question

A 78-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes but no history of stroke. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. According to NICE CG180, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 2-3

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 78-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes but no history of stroke. His CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 4. According to NICE CG180, what is the most appropriate management?