A 73-year-old woman with AF and a recent stroke is evaluated for LAA occlusion due to recurrent GI bleeds. What is true?...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with AF and a recent stroke is evaluated for LAA occlusion due to recurrent GI bleeds. What is true?

Accepted Answer

LAAO is reasonable when long-term OAC is unsuitable

Answer

LAAO is contraindicated with bleeding history

Answer

Must continue lifelong DAPT

Answer

LAAO replaces need for BP control

Answer

LAAO equals OAC for all patients

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion