Question

A 72-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension and type 2 diabetes (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3) has normal renal function (eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73m2). What is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Start aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Start warfarin with target INR 2-3

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel)

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension and type 2 diabetes (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3) has normal renal function (eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73m2). What is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy?