A 67-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score of 1) asks about anticoagulation. She has hypertension only. What is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score of 1) asks about anticoagulation. She has hypertension only. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Shared decision-making; consider anticoagulation based on risk discussion

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Left atrial appendage occluder now

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation-Borderline Risk