Question

A 75-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis is newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 4. She has a CrCl of 45 mL/min. Which of the following anticoagulants is most appropriate to initiate for stroke prevention, considering her renal function?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Dabigatran 150mg BD

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20mg OD

Answer

Edoxaban 60mg OD

Answer

Warfarin target INR 2.0-3.0, dose adjusted

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis is newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 4. She has a CrCl of 45 mL/min. Which of the following anticoagulants is most appropriate to initiate for stroke prevention, considering her renal function?