A 63-year-old with AF and eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m² asks if DOACs are possible. He has no mechanical valve. Best response?...

Question

A 63-year-old with AF and eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m² asks if DOACs are possible. He has no mechanical valve. Best response?

Accepted Answer

Some DOACs (e.g., apixaban) can be used with renal-adjusted dosing

Answer

DOACs are all contraindicated

Answer

Only warfarin is possible in all CKD

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Aspirin is sufficient

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy equals anticoagulation

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