Question

A 71-year-old with AF, prior GI bleed now stabilized, asks if switching to apixaban from rivaroxaban may reduce GI bleeding risk. What does guidance suggest?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban is associated with lower GI bleeding risk vs some DOACs

Answer

All DOACs have equal GI risk

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Use warfarin for lower GI risk

Answer

Stop anticoagulation

Practice question

A 71-year-old with AF, prior GI bleed now stabilized, asks if switching to apixaban from rivaroxaban may reduce GI bleeding risk. What does guidance suggest?