Question

A 63-year-old man with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 5 asks about stroke risk reduction if unwilling to take any OAC. Which is true about aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended as an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Aspirin provides stroke reduction comparable to DOACs

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel equals DOACs

Answer

Aspirin prevents systemic embolism but not stroke

Answer

Aspirin lowers stroke risk more than bleeding risk

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 5 asks about stroke risk reduction if unwilling to take any OAC. Which is true about aspirin?