A 58-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (male, hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. What does the 2023 guideline suggest?...

Question

A 58-year-old with new AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 (male, hypertension only) asks about anticoagulation. What does the 2023 guideline suggest?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation is reasonable but not mandatory at annual risk 1-2% (≈ CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 in men)

Answer

Anticoagulation is class I at CHA₂DS₂-VASc 1 in men

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Aspirin monotherapy is preferred

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No antithrombotic therapy allowed

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy preferred

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation-Anticoagulation Threshold