Question

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 asks about anticoagulation. Per 2023 guidelines, what is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable to consider anticoagulation after shared decision-making

Answer

Anticoagulation mandatory

Answer

Aspirin preferred

Answer

No therapy regardless of preferences

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first-line

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 asks about anticoagulation. Per 2023 guidelines, what is reasonable?