A 70-year-old with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 3) and no valvular disease is starting anticoagulation. Preferred option?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 3) and no valvular disease is starting anticoagulation. Preferred option?

Accepted Answer

Any DOAC over warfarin (unless contraindicated)

Answer

Warfarin with INR goal 3.0-4.0

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No anticoagulation due to age-related fall risk

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulation