Question

A 62-year-old man with AF and active GI bleeding is temporarily off apixaban. What is recommended regarding aspirin for stable CAD (last PCI 4 years ago)?

Accepted Answer

No antithrombotic therapy during active bleed; resume OAC when safe

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily during the interruption

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Use clopidogrel alone

Answer

Begin therapeutic heparin infusion

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with AF and active GI bleeding is temporarily off apixaban. What is recommended regarding aspirin for stable CAD (last PCI 4 years ago)?