Question

A 60-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 (male) asks about anticoagulation. According to 2023 guideline, the decision is based on:

Accepted Answer

Magnitude of absolute stroke risk with shared decision‑making; OAC may be considered at intermediate risk

Answer

CHA₂DS₂‑VASc only strict cutoff

Answer

HAS‑BLED alone

Answer

Age alone

Answer

Antiplatelet score

Practice question

A 60-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 1 (male) asks about anticoagulation. According to 2023 guideline, the decision is based on: