A 70-year-old with prior stroke and atrial fibrillation is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin "for extra protection." What's recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old with prior stroke and atrial fibrillation is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin "for extra protection." What's recommended?

Accepted Answer

Avoid adding antiplatelet unless another clear indication

Answer

Add aspirin routinely

Answer

Add clopidogrel instead

Answer

Switch to warfarin and aspirin

Answer

Stop anticoagulation and use aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF (anticoagulation vs antiplatelet)