A 73-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding underwent left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Although the...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding underwent left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Although the post-procedure antithrombotic plan is individualized, which general statement aligns with current atrial fibrillation guidance?

Accepted Answer

Short-term anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy is typically used post-implant per protocol.

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No antithrombotics are needed after LAAO.

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for life is mandatory.

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Warfarin for life is required.

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Aspirin monotherapy is contraindicated.

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 73-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding underwent left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Although the post-procedure antithrombotic plan is individualized, which general statement aligns with current atrial fibrillation guidance?