A 72-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 has life-threatening GI bleeding on apixaban. After endoscopic hemostasis and risk assessment, he ...

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A 72-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 has life-threatening GI bleeding on apixaban. After endoscopic hemostasis and risk assessment, he declines resumption of anticoagulation. Stroke prevention option?

Accepted Answer

No therapy

Answer

Add clopidogrel alone

Answer

Aspirin alone

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Left atrial appendage occlusion

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Low-dose DOAC only

"cardiology" MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 72-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 has life-threatening GI bleeding on apixaban. After endoscopic hemostasis and risk assessment, he declines resumption of anticoagulation. Stroke prevention option?