A 68 year old man with non valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2 VASc score of 3 and no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to curren...

Question

A 68 year old man with non valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2 VASc score of 3 and no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to current NICE guidance, which is the most appropriate long term antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant such as Apixaban at standard dose

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Aspirin 75 mg daily alone

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Warfarin with target INR 1.5 to 2.0

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Dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

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Low molecular weight Heparin self injected long term

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation

A 68 year old man with non valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2 VASc score of 3 and no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to current NICE guidance, which is the most appropriate long term antithrombotic strategy?