A 50-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal renal function opts for anticoagulation. Which agent class is preferred to reduce stroke and bleeding com...

Question

A 50-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal renal function opts for anticoagulation. Which agent class is preferred to reduce stroke and bleeding compared with warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Direct oral anticoagulants

Answer

Vitamin K antagonists

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

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Aspirin only

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Low-molecular-weight heparin indefinitely

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation-Anticoagulant Choice

A 50-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal renal function opts for anticoagulation. Which agent class is preferred to reduce stroke and bleeding compared with warfarin?