A 48-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (male: hypertension only). Best approach to anticoagulation?...

Question

A 48-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (male: hypertension only). Best approach to anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Discuss anticoagulation considering risk modifiers; anticoagulation is reasonable but not automatic at score 1 in men

Answer

Anticoagulate all AF regardless of score

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg only

Answer

No therapy whatsoever

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

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