A 58-year-old man with AF (nonvalvular) and prior GI bleed 5 years ago, CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4, HAS-BLED 2. Which statement is true?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with AF (nonvalvular) and prior GI bleed 5 years ago, CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4, HAS-BLED 2. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a DOAC is recommended despite prior remote GI bleed

Answer

Aspirin alone is preferred due to bleeding risk

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No therapy because HAS-BLED ≥2

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Warfarin is preferred over DOAC for all with bleeding history

Answer

Clopidogrel alone is recommended

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulation