Question

A 72-year-old woman presents with palpitations. An ECG confirms atrial fibrillation (AF). She has hypertension and a previous TIA. Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 5. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5mg BD

Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD

Answer

Clopidogrel 75mg OD

Answer

Warfarin (Target INR 2.0-3.0)

Answer

No anticoagulation required

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman presents with palpitations. An ECG confirms atrial fibrillation (AF). She has hypertension and a previous TIA. Her CHA2DS2-VASc score is 5. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?