A 73-year-old with AF and prior ICH 2 years ago now has high stroke risk. Blood pressure controlled. Considerations for restarting OAC?...

Question

A 73-year-old with AF and prior ICH 2 years ago now has high stroke risk. Blood pressure controlled. Considerations for restarting OAC?

Accepted Answer

Restart OAC may be reasonable after careful risk assessment; DOAC preferred over warfarin

Answer

Never restart after any ICH

Answer

Restart without BP control

Answer

Use aspirin instead of OAC for equivalent efficacy

Answer

Use DAPT instead of OAC

us-abim MCQ (SBA): OAC After ICH