A 67-year-old with persistent AF and stable rate control asks about aspirin instead of OAC. What do guidelines recommend?...

Question

A 67-year-old with persistent AF and stable rate control asks about aspirin instead of OAC. What do guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended as an alternative to OAC for stroke prevention

Answer

Aspirin reduces stroke risk similarly to OAC

Answer

Use dual antiplatelet therapy if OAC refused

Answer

No therapy if CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥2

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion for all

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