A 68-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3) and stable CKD (eGFR 42) requires anticoagulation. Which is the most appropriate option?...

Question

A 68-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3) and stable CKD (eGFR 42) requires anticoagulation. Which is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban with renal dose adjustment

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No anticoagulation due to age

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Warfarin is contraindicated in CKD

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

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