A 68-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (due to hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. What is the best guida...

Question

A 68-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (due to hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. What is the best guidance?

Accepted Answer

Individualise; anticoagulation may be considered but is not mandatory

Answer

Start aspirin

Answer

Anticoagulation mandatory in all men with score 1

Answer

No therapy is ever warranted

Answer

Dual antiplatelet equals anticoagulation

Atrial Fibrillation — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 68-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (due to hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. What is the best guidance?