Question

A 72-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation, hypertension and previous transient ischaemic attack is seen in clinic. She is currently taking only rate-controlling beta-blockers. What is the most appropriate additional medication to reduce her stroke risk

Accepted Answer

Warfarin or a direct-acting oral anticoagulant

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel

Answer

No additional treatment is indicated

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation, hypertension and previous transient ischaemic attack is seen in clinic. She is currently taking only rate-controlling beta-blockers. What is the most appropriate additional medication to reduce her stroke risk