Question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior stroke has frequent falls. What is guideline-based stance on anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulate; fall risk alone is not a contraindication

Answer

Avoid anticoagulation due to falls

Answer

Use aspirin instead

Answer

Lower DOAC dose below labeling to reduce bleeding

Answer

Switch to warfarin with INR 1.5-2.0

Practice question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior stroke has frequent falls. What is guideline-based stance on anticoagulation?