A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban has an acute ischemic stroke with small infarct and no hemorrhage. When to resume anticoagulation to pre...

Question

A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban has an acute ischemic stroke with small infarct and no hemorrhage. When to resume anticoagulation to prevent recurrence (assume low hemorrhagic risk)?

Accepted Answer

Within 3-14 days depending on infarct size (e.g., ~3 days for minor stroke)

Answer

Immediately within 6 hours

Answer

Hold for 6 weeks

Answer

Never resume due to stroke

Answer

Wait ≥30 days for all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke (AF Anticoagulation)

A 66-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban has an acute ischemic stroke with small infarct and no hemorrhage. When to resume anticoagulation to prevent recurrence (assume low hemorrhagic risk)?