Question

A 58-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and hypertension (CHADS-65 positive by age and hypertension) has been well controlled on a DOAC. According to CCS AF guidelines, which statement best reflects anticoagulation recommendations for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation is recommended lifelong because he is ≥65 with hypertension

Answer

Anticoagulation is not needed if he has no symptoms of AF

Answer

Aspirin alone is adequate for stroke prevention

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Anticoagulation can be stopped if sinus rhythm is restored

Answer

Anticoagulation is recommended only if CHA2DS2-VASc ≥4

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and hypertension (CHADS-65 positive by age and hypertension) has been well controlled on a DOAC. According to CCS AF guidelines, which statement best reflects anticoagulation recommendations for stroke prevention?