A 74-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed stabilized 2 years ago has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. Which statement about anticoagulation i...

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A 74-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed stabilized 2 years ago has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. Which statement about anticoagulation is most accurate per current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation is recommended; DOACs are preferred over warfarin in eligible patients

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Aspirin alone is acceptable for stroke prevention

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No antithrombotic therapy due to prior bleed

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Dual antiplatelet therapy equals anticoagulation for stroke prevention

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Warfarin is required for all AF patients

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A 74-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed stabilized 2 years ago has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 and HAS-BLED 2. Which statement about anticoagulation is most accurate per current guidance?