A 64-year-old with AF asks about blood pressure control's effect on stroke risk while anticoagulated. Which is accurate?...

Question

A 64-year-old with AF asks about blood pressure control's effect on stroke risk while anticoagulated. Which is accurate?

Accepted Answer

BP control remains important to reduce haemorrhagic and ischaemic events

Answer

BP control is irrelevant if anticoagulated

Answer

Raise BP to maintain cerebral perfusion

Answer

Stop antihypertensives if on DOAC

Answer

Only diuretics matter

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF risk factor control