A 52-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CKD (CrCl 28 mL/min) needs anticoagulation for CHA₂DS₂-VASc 3. Which is most appropriate?...

Question

A 52-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CKD (CrCl 28 mL/min) needs anticoagulation for CHA₂DS₂-VASc 3. Which is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban with renal-adjusted dosing per label

Answer

Apixaban 5 mg BID without adjustment

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg BID

Answer

Aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation with CKD