Question

A 72-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3 (age, hypertension, diabetes) has normal renal function and no history of major bleeding. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy to reduce his stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant at standard dose

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 1.5-2.0

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3 (age, hypertension, diabetes) has normal renal function and no history of major bleeding. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate antithrombotic strategy to reduce his stroke risk?