26th July 2024

A 45-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with new onset atrial fibrillation

A 45-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with new onset atrial fibrillation. His past medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has no known bleeding risk. An echo has shown that he has mitral stenosis with a normal ejection fraction. In terms of anticoagulation, what is the most appropriate strategy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.