A 60-year-old with AF, HTN, and CKD (CrCl 28 mL/min) needs anticoagulation. Which is an evidence-based choice?...

Question

A 60-year-old with AF, HTN, and CKD (CrCl 28 mL/min) needs anticoagulation. Which is an evidence-based choice?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban dose-adjusted for renal function

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg BID regardless of CrCl

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily regardless of CrCl

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No anticoagulation due to CKD

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-CKD and DOACs