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A 64 year old man has presented to the emergency department with a stroke. CT shows no hemorrhage. ECG shows atrial fibrillation. He has been thrombolysed and he’s awaiting discharge. What prophylactic regimen is best for him?

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A 64 year old man has presented to the emergency department with a stroke. CT shows no

hemorrhage. ECG shows atrial fibrillation. He has been thrombolysed and he’s awaiting

discharge. What prophylactic regimen is best for him?


  1. Warfarin
  2. Heparin
  3. Aspirin
  4. Statins
  5. Beta blockers

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The key is A. Warfarine. [Atrial fibrillation: post stroke- following a stroke or TIA warfarine should

be given as the anticoagulant of choice. NICE guideline].

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