Question

A 55-year-old woman with AF and BMI 42 kg/m² asks about DOAC dosing concerns. What do guidelines advise?

Accepted Answer

Standard DOAC dosing is generally acceptable; consider drug-specific data and clinical judgment

Answer

DOACs contraindicated if BMI >40

Answer

Warfarin mandatory for BMI >35

Answer

Half-dose DOACs for BMI >40

Answer

DOAC anti-Xa monitoring is required

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with AF and BMI 42 kg/m² asks about DOAC dosing concerns. What do guidelines advise?