A 66-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed is at high stroke risk (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5) and declines long-term anticoagulation. Which option is reasonable?...

Question

A 66-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed is at high stroke risk (CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5) and declines long-term anticoagulation. Which option is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion in selected patients

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

No therapy

Answer

DAPT for stroke prevention

Answer

Warfarin plus aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Stroke Prevention Alternatives