A 68-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed needs stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 3. Best strategy?...

Question

A 68-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed needs stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 3. Best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Offer anticoagulation with bleeding risk mitigation

Answer

Withhold anticoagulation due to bleeding risk

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Antiplatelet therapy only

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Left atrial appendage occlusion immediately

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Warfarin only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Balancing stroke vs bleed risk in AF