A 76-year-old man with new AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1) asks about anticoagulation. What does the 2023 guideline suggest?...

Question

A 76-year-old man with new AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1) asks about anticoagulation. What does the 2023 guideline suggest?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable to consider anticoagulation (Class 2a) based on individualized risk

Answer

Anticoagulation is contraindicated at CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1

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Anticoagulation is mandatory (Class 1)

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Aspirin 81 mg daily is equivalent to anticoagulation

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Dual antiplatelet therapy preferred

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Borderline Risk Anticoagulation