Question

A 69-year-old with AF and prior TIA has CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5. He declines anticoagulation due to perceived bleeding risk. What is the absolute risk message?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation reduces ischemic stroke risk more than it increases major bleeding risk in high-risk AF

Answer

Antiplatelets are equivalent to anticoagulants

Answer

No treatment is acceptable

Answer

Bleeding risk always exceeds stroke risk

Answer

Warfarin is safer than DOACs in all patients

Practice question

A 69-year-old with AF and prior TIA has CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5. He declines anticoagulation due to perceived bleeding risk. What is the absolute risk message?