A 68-year-old man is found to have new-onset atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 90 bpm. He is haemodynamically stable with no symptoms. Hi...

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A 68-year-old man is found to have new-onset atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 90 bpm. He is haemodynamically stable with no symptoms. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate management regarding stroke prevention?

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Start a direct oral anticoagulant

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Start Aspirin 75 mg daily

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No antithrombotic therapy is required

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Start low molecular weight heparin long term

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Start dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel

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A 68-year-old man is found to have new-onset atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 90 bpm. He is haemodynamically stable with no symptoms. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is 3. What is the most appropriate management regarding stroke prevention?