A 66-year-old with chronic kidney disease and AF (eGFR 28 mL/min) needs stroke prevention. Which is preferred if no mechanical valve or rheumatic MS a...

Question

A 66-year-old with chronic kidney disease and AF (eGFR 28 mL/min) needs stroke prevention. Which is preferred if no mechanical valve or rheumatic MS and renal dosing permits?

Accepted Answer

A DOAC over warfarin

Answer

Warfarin for all CKD

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No anticoagulation

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Aspirin alone

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF in CKD

A 66-year-old with chronic kidney disease and AF (eGFR 28 mL/min) needs stroke prevention. Which is preferred if no mechanical valve or rheumatic MS and renal dosing permits?