Question

A 73-year-old with CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score of 3 (HTN, age 73) and AF asks about stroke prevention. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a DOAC

Answer

No anticoagulation needed until score ≥4

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily only

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first-line

Answer

Warfarin only if HAS‑BLED ≥3

Practice question

A 73-year-old with CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score of 3 (HTN, age 73) and AF asks about stroke prevention. What is recommended?