Question

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate strategy for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Start a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) for stroke prevention

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Start clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Start warfarin targeting INR 1.5-2.0

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate strategy for stroke prevention?