Question

A 55-year-old man with newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension but no other comorbidities. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score is 2. What is the best next step to reduce stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

Begin aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has hypertension but no other comorbidities. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score is 2. What is the best next step to reduce stroke risk?