A 70-year-old with AF and prior GI bleeding is on apixaban. He has dyspepsia and requests a PPI. Which is true?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF and prior GI bleeding is on apixaban. He has dyspepsia and requests a PPI. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

PPI may reduce upper GI bleeding risk with OACs

Answer

PPIs are contraindicated with DOACs

Answer

Switch to warfarin instead

Answer

Stop OAC if on PPI

Answer

Use H2 blockers only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Bleeding Risk Mitigation