Question

A 59-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 by sex alone in a woman; no other risk factors) asks about anticoagulation. How should her stroke prevention be addressed?

Accepted Answer

No oral anticoagulation; reassess if risk factors develop

Answer

Start warfarin INR 2-3

Answer

Start DOAC given any AF warrants anticoagulation

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 59-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 by sex alone in a woman; no other risk factors) asks about anticoagulation. How should her stroke prevention be addressed?