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A 71-year-old male with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and a prior ischemic stroke 2 years ago is diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation during a routine clinic visit. His pulse is irregular at 82 bpm, and blood pressure is 134/80 mmHg. What is his CHA2DS2-VASc score, and what is the recommended stroke prevention management?

Score = 5; oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) or warfarin is strongly indicated Score = 3; antiplatelet monotherapy with aspirin 100 mg daily is recommended Score = 2; dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is sufficient Score = 1; no antithrombotic therapy is required because the ventricular rate is controlled

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Score = 5; oral anticoagulation with a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) or warfarin is strongly indicated

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