A 60-year-old with AF and a bioprosthetic aortic valve placed 2 years ago asks about DOACs. Which is correct?...

Question

A 60-year-old with AF and a bioprosthetic aortic valve placed 2 years ago asks about DOACs. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A DOAC is acceptable in bioprosthetic valves >3 months post-implant

Answer

DOACs are contraindicated in all prosthetic valves

Answer

Warfarin is mandatory lifelong

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Antiplatelet alone is adequate

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No therapy needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation