A 62-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1) asks about anticoagulation. He has hypertension only. What do guidelines suggest?...

Question

A 62-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1) asks about anticoagulation. He has hypertension only. What do guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Consider OAC after shared decision-making (intermediate risk)

Answer

No anticoagulation; score too low for all

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg is preferred

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy is preferred

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation Risk Thresholds