A 63-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc is 4. What do guidel...

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A 63-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc is 4. What do guidelines state?

Accepted Answer

Antiplatelet therapy is not recommended for stroke prevention in AF when OAC is indicated

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Aspirin is preferred to DOACs for stroke prevention in AF

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Clopidogrel alone is equivalent to anticoagulation

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Dual antiplatelet therapy is recommended over OAC

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Warfarin is required in all AF regardless of risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 63-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about antiplatelet therapy instead of anticoagulation. CHA₂DS₂‑VASc is 4. What do guidelines state?