A 68-year-old with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has an estimated creatinine clearance of 75 mL/min ...

Question

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has an estimated creatinine clearance of 75 mL/min and no history of valvular disease. CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3. What is the most appropriate long-term stroke-prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

Begin aspirin 81 mg daily

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No antithrombotic therapy

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Left atrial appendage occlusion now

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Warfarin with INR 2-3

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes has an estimated creatinine clearance of 75 mL/min and no history of valvular disease. CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3. What is the most appropriate long-term stroke-prevention strategy?