A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed AF asks when anticoagulation is indicated. He has diabetes and no other risk factors (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1). Best answer?...

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A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed AF asks when anticoagulation is indicated. He has diabetes and no other risk factors (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1). Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation is not recommended at CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (man)

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Anticoagulation is recommended for all AF

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Dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation

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Warfarin is preferred over DOACs

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Anticoagulation only if symptomatic

Atrial Fibrillation-Stroke Prevention Thresholds — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed AF asks when anticoagulation is indicated. He has diabetes and no other risk factors (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1). Best answer?