A 73-year-old with stable CAD and AF on apixaban asks if adding aspirin prevents stroke. What is recommended?...

Question

A 73-year-old with stable CAD and AF on apixaban asks if adding aspirin prevents stroke. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue DOAC monotherapy unless another indication for antiplatelet exists

Answer

Add aspirin to DOAC for stroke prevention

Answer

Switch to DAPT

Answer

Stop DOAC and use aspirin only

Answer

Use warfarin plus aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation/Stable CAD