A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has normal renal function and no contraindications to antico...

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A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has normal renal function and no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate option for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

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Warfarin with target INR 1.5-2.0

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No antithrombotic therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial fibrillation

A 68-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3. He has normal renal function and no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate option for stroke prevention?