Question

A 72-year-old man with hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 2) has normal renal function and no mechanical valves. Which is the most appropriate long-term stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Warfarin target INR 2.5

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

No anticoagulation

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 2) has normal renal function and no mechanical valves. Which is the most appropriate long-term stroke prevention?