Question

A 69-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 and no contraindications to anticoagulation. Which option represents the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Full-dose oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy is needed

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg once daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 1.5 to 2.0

Practice question

A 69-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 3 and no contraindications to anticoagulation. Which option represents the most appropriate stroke prevention strategy in primary care?