A 68-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 3. He refuses anticoagulants. Which nonpharmacologic option reduces stroke risk?...

Question

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 3. He refuses anticoagulants. Which nonpharmacologic option reduces stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion device

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

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Aspirin alone

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No therapy

Answer

Intermittent LMWH

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-LAA Occlusion

A 68-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 3. He refuses anticoagulants. Which nonpharmacologic option reduces stroke risk?