A 70-year-old with atrial fibrillation and CKD (CrCl 24 mL/min) requires anticoagulation. Which is appropriate?...

Question

A 70-year-old with atrial fibrillation and CKD (CrCl 24 mL/min) requires anticoagulation. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban with renal dose adjustment per labeling

Answer

Standard-dose dabigatran

Answer

Rivaroxaban full dose regardless of renal function

Answer

No anticoagulation

Answer

Aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Anticoagulation in CKD