A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. Which statement reflects 2023 guidance?...

Question

A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. Which statement reflects 2023 guidance?

Accepted Answer

DOACs are preferred to warfarin in eligible patients; assess bleeding risk and consider GI-safer DOACs

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Aspirin is an acceptable alternative to anticoagulation in AF

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No anticoagulation if HAS-BLED >= 2

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Warfarin is preferred over DOACs in all patients >= 65

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Clopidogrel alone reduces stroke risk similarly to anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Anticoagulation)