Question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc 3) has Cr 1.2 mg/dL, weight 58 kg, age 81 years. Which apixaban dose is appropriate for stroke prevention?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 2.5 mg twice daily

Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Apixaban 10 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Practice question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc 3) has Cr 1.2 mg/dL, weight 58 kg, age 81 years. Which apixaban dose is appropriate for stroke prevention?