Question

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

Answer

No anticoagulation and repeat risk scoring in 12 months

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Practice question

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?