Question

A 68-year-old man is found to have asymptomatic atrial fibrillation on a routine ECG. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. He has no history of bleeding disorders or peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate long-term management to reduce his stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD

Answer

Warfarin, target INR 2.0-3.0

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Clopidogrel 75mg OD

Practice question

A 68-year-old man is found to have asymptomatic atrial fibrillation on a routine ECG. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. He has no history of bleeding disorders or peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate long-term management to reduce his stroke risk?