A 49-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) has a GI bleeding history but no current contraindication to OAC. Which minimizes GI bleeding risk among effect...

Question

A 49-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) has a GI bleeding history but no current contraindication to OAC. Which minimizes GI bleeding risk among effective options?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg bid

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg bid

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Anticoagulant Choice (Bleeding)

A 49-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) has a GI bleeding history but no current contraindication to OAC. Which minimizes GI bleeding risk among effective options?