A 67-year-old with AF and moderate-to-severe rheumatic mitral stenosis asks about DOACs. Appropriate recommendation?...

Question

A 67-year-old with AF and moderate-to-severe rheumatic mitral stenosis asks about DOACs. Appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin is recommended instead of DOACs

Answer

Any DOAC acceptable

Answer

Only aspirin needed

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin

Answer

No anticoagulation needed if in sinus rhythm

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Valvular AF Anticoagulation