Question

A 59-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and history of peptic ulcer bleed 2 years ago is treated for H. pylori and is stable. She needs anticoagulation. Which choice minimizes GI bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg BID

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg BID

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin (INR 2-3)

Answer

No anticoagulation

Practice question

A 59-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and history of peptic ulcer bleed 2 years ago is treated for H. pylori and is stable. She needs anticoagulation. Which choice minimizes GI bleeding risk?