A 64-year-old with AF and prior GI bleeding is concerned about anticoagulation. HAS‑BLED 2...

Question

A 64-year-old with AF and prior GI bleeding is concerned about anticoagulation. HAS‑BLED 2

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation is indicated; DOACs reduce stroke with acceptable bleeding risk compared with no therapy

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CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 4. Which is correct?

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Aspirin alone is sufficient

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No therapy due to prior GI bleed

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DAPT is superior to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF

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