A 72-year-old with chronic AF and prior GI bleed 5 years ago (repaired source) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 2. Best approach?...

Question

A 72-year-old with chronic AF and prior GI bleed 5 years ago (repaired source) has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 2. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Start DOAC with GI-safer profile and address modifiable bleeding risks

Answer

Avoid anticoagulation permanently

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Aspirin only

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Warfarin plus aspirin

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first-line

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation with Bleeding Risk