A 63-year-old with minor GI bleeding on rivaroxaban for AF asks whether to stop permanently. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 2. Evidence-based approach?...

Question

A 63-year-old with minor GI bleeding on rivaroxaban for AF asks whether to stop permanently. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 2. Evidence-based approach?

Accepted Answer

Resume anticoagulation after stabilization; consider DOAC optimization

Answer

Stop anticoagulation permanently

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Place IVC filter

Answer

Use dual antiplatelet therapy instead

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