A 76-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation refuses anticoagulation. Which alternative for stroke prevention is guideline-supp...

Question

A 76-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation refuses anticoagulation. Which alternative for stroke prevention is guideline-supported in selected patients?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

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Aspirin alone

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No therapy

Answer

Warfarin at INR 1.0-1.5

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A 76-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation refuses anticoagulation. Which alternative for stroke prevention is guideline-supported in selected patients?