A 76-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 has prior GI bleeding now resolved and normal renal function. Which statement regarding antithrom...

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A 76-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 has prior GI bleeding now resolved and normal renal function. Which statement regarding antithrombotic choice is correct?

Accepted Answer

DOACs are preferred over warfarin unless mechanical valve or moderate-to-severe MS

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Aspirin alone is preferred for high bleeding risk

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Warfarin is preferred over DOACs in all patients >=75

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Dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation for stroke prevention

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No antithrombotic therapy is recommended at this score

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A 76-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 has prior GI bleeding now resolved and normal renal function. Which statement regarding antithrombotic choice is correct?