Question

A 62-year-old man with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 4) asks whether aspirin plus clopidogrel is an alternative to anticoagulation. Best response?

Accepted Answer

Use DOAC unless mechanical valve or moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis

Answer

DAPT equals OAC for stroke prevention

Answer

Aspirin alone is preferred

Answer

No therapy is needed with rate control

Answer

Use warfarin only if HAS-BLED >=3

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 4) asks whether aspirin plus clopidogrel is an alternative to anticoagulation. Best response?