A 69-year-old with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed (now resolved) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. eGFR 70. Which anticoagulant strategy is p...

Question

A 69-year-old with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed (now resolved) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. eGFR 70. Which anticoagulant strategy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant at standard stroke-prevention dose

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No anticoagulation due to prior bleed

Answer

Warfarin with INR goal 1.5-2.0

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Aspirin only

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Left atrial appendage occlusion immediately

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial fibrillation-anticoagulation

A 69-year-old with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed (now resolved) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. eGFR 70. Which anticoagulant strategy is preferred?