Question

A 57-year-old with AF and hypertension is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin for extra protection. What do guidelines say?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin only if recent ACS or coronary stent and duration limited

Answer

Add aspirin routinely

Answer

Aspirin for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Replace apixaban with aspirin

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel preferred to DOAC

Practice question

A 57-year-old with AF and hypertension is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin for extra protection. What do guidelines say?