A 72-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal and liver function are normal...

Question

A 72-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal and liver function are normal. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant choice?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban at standard dose

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 1.5-2.0

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel)

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial fibrillation stroke prevention

A 72-year-old with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc = 3, HAS-BLED = 2) asks about stroke prevention. Renal and liver function are normal. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant choice?