A 58-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) declines anticoagulation due to perceived bleeding risk. He asks whether aspirin is an alternative. Counsel?...

Question

A 58-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) declines anticoagulation due to perceived bleeding risk. He asks whether aspirin is an alternative. Counsel?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended as an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Aspirin is equivalent to OAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet equals OAC

Answer

No treatment needed at this score

Answer

Warfarin is only option

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Aspirin vs Anticoagulation