A 76-year-old man with permanent atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 3, HAS-BLED 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal function is normal. What is the ...

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A 76-year-old man with permanent atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 3, HAS-BLED 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 2.5

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

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No anticoagulation and repeat risk scoring in 12 months

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Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 76-year-old man with permanent atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 3, HAS-BLED 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation strategy?