A 67-year-old with AF and high bleeding risk asks about aspirin monotherapy for stroke prevention. What do guidelines say?...

Question

A 67-year-old with AF and high bleeding risk asks about aspirin monotherapy for stroke prevention. What do guidelines say?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended for stroke prevention in AF when OAC is indicated

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Aspirin monotherapy is an acceptable alternative to OAC for high‑risk AF

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Aspirin reduces stroke nearly as much as OAC

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Dual antiplatelet therapy equals OAC efficacy

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Clopidogrel alone equals OAC

easy MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation