Question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal valves asks which anticoagulant is preferred. He has no CKD or liver disease. What do guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulants are preferred over warfarin

Answer

Warfarin is preferred for all

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

No therapy needed if AF is paroxysmal

Practice question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal valves asks which anticoagulant is preferred. He has no CKD or liver disease. What do guidelines recommend?