Question

A 70-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (male; only hypertension) asks about anticoagulation. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start a DOAC after shared decision-making

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Start warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

Begin dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 1 (male; only hypertension) asks about anticoagulation. What is the best recommendation?