A 71-year-old woman with AF and prior stroke is on warfarin. INR control is poor (time in therapeutic range 45%). She has no rheumatic MS or mechanica...

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A 71-year-old woman with AF and prior stroke is on warfarin. INR control is poor (time in therapeutic range 45%). She has no rheumatic MS or mechanical valve. Best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Switch to a DOAC if no contraindication

Answer

Continue warfarin and add aspirin

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Stop anticoagulation due to labile INRs

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Use dual antiplatelet therapy

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Bridge with LMWH chronically

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A 71-year-old woman with AF and prior stroke is on warfarin. INR control is poor (time in therapeutic range 45%). She has no rheumatic MS or mechanical valve. Best strategy?