Question

A 76-year-old with non-valvular AF has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 and HAS-BLED of 3. What is the implication of a HAS-BLED of 3?

Accepted Answer

Address modifiable bleeding risks; do not withhold anticoagulation solely due to score

Answer

Withhold anticoagulation

Answer

Use dual antiplatelet therapy instead

Answer

It mandates a lower INR target

Answer

Start aspirin with a PPI instead of OAC

Practice question

A 76-year-old with non-valvular AF has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 and HAS-BLED of 3. What is the implication of a HAS-BLED of 3?