A 71-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) refuses DOAC/warfarin due to lifestyle. He asks about left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Appropriate c...

Question

A 71-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) refuses DOAC/warfarin due to lifestyle. He asks about left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Appropriate counsel?

Accepted Answer

Consider LAAO if long-term anticoagulation is contraindicated or not tolerated after shared decision-making

Answer

LAAO replaces anticoagulation in all patients

Answer

LAAO is first-line for everyone

Answer

Aspirin equals LAAO

Answer

No stroke prevention is needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-LAA Occlusion

A 71-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) refuses DOAC/warfarin due to lifestyle. He asks about left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Appropriate counsel?