Question

A 76-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has an eGFR of 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 and weight 78 kg. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant regimen for stroke prevention according to UK guidance?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily

Answer

Warfarin aiming for INR 1.5 to 2.0

Answer

No anticoagulation required

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has an eGFR of 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 and weight 78 kg. What is the most appropriate anticoagulant regimen for stroke prevention according to UK guidance?