A 58-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal kidneys asks about left atrial appendage closure instead of anticoagulation. Which statement aligns with ...

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A 58-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal kidneys asks about left atrial appendage closure instead of anticoagulation. Which statement aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Consider only when oral anticoagulation is contraindicated or not tolerated

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Preferred to DOACs for most patients

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Indicated for CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≤1

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Superior to anticoagulation for stroke prevention

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Used with long-term dual antiplatelet therapy only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (LAAO)

A 58-year-old with nonvalvular AF and normal kidneys asks about left atrial appendage closure instead of anticoagulation. Which statement aligns with guidelines?