A 70-year-old man with AF and a history of mechanical aortic valve asks about DOACs. Which is correct?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with AF and a history of mechanical aortic valve asks about DOACs. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin is required

Answer

Apixaban is preferred

Answer

Rivaroxaban is preferred

Answer

Dabigatran is preferred

Answer

Aspirin only is adequate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Mechanical Valve)