Question

A 50-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed 4 weeks ago (now resolved) asks when to restart anticoagulation. Which is most consistent with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Restart after hemostasis; timing individualized (often within 7-14 days) balancing bleed/thromboembolism risk

Answer

Never restart

Answer

Wait 6 months for all

Answer

Switch to DAPT instead of OAC

Answer

Restart only with warfarin

Practice question

A 50-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed 4 weeks ago (now resolved) asks when to restart anticoagulation. Which is most consistent with guidance?