18th August 2020

A 72-year-old man attends his GP, as he has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

A 72-year-old man attends his GP, as he has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. His CHA2DS2-VASc score is calculated as 3, and the GP decides to start him on a drug to manage his risk of complications from atrial fibrillation.

For the case above, please select the SINGLE most appropriate drug to prescribe as a primary or secondary prevention measure. Select ONE option from the list above.