A 60-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 3) asks whether dual antiplatelet therapy can replace anticoagulation. Best answer?...

Question

A 60-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 3) asks whether dual antiplatelet therapy can replace anticoagulation. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

No; OAC is superior to antiplatelet therapy for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Yes, DAPT equals OAC efficacy

Answer

Yes, if HAS‑BLED ≥3

Answer

Yes, if HAS‑BLED ≤1

Answer

Aspirin alone is adequate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Antiplatelet vs Anticoagulation