Question

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 2) asks if aspirin is a reasonable alternative to anticoagulation. Best response?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended as an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Aspirin is preferred to DOACs in older adults

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy equals DOACs for stroke prevention

Answer

Warfarin is only for mechanical valves and not for AF

Answer

Clopidogrel alone is adequate

Practice question

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 2) asks if aspirin is a reasonable alternative to anticoagulation. Best response?