Question

A 67-year-old with chronic atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed is concerned about anticoagulation. Which option reduces bleeding while maintaining stroke prevention for some patients?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion in those with contraindications to long-term anticoagulation

Answer

Switch to aspirin monotherapy

Answer

No stroke prevention therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation

Answer

Warfarin with INR <1.8

Practice question

A 67-year-old with chronic atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed is concerned about anticoagulation. Which option reduces bleeding while maintaining stroke prevention for some patients?