Question

A 68-year-old man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is found to have atrial fibrillation on a routine ECG. He is asymptomatic. His CHA$_2$DS$_2$-VASc score is 3. According to NICE NG196, what is the most appropriate management regarding stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Aspirin 75mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75mg daily

Answer

Warfarin (target INR 2.0-3.0)

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is found to have atrial fibrillation on a routine ECG. He is asymptomatic. His CHA$_2$DS$_2$-VASc score is 3. According to NICE NG196, what is the most appropriate management regarding stroke prevention?