A 69-year-old woman with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) had GI bleeding 2 months ago, now resolved. She is reluctant to restart anticoagulation. Which statement ...

Question

A 69-year-old woman with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) had GI bleeding 2 months ago, now resolved. She is reluctant to restart anticoagulation. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

DOACs remain preferred over warfarin in eligible patients when resuming anticoagulation

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Aspirin alone is guideline-preferred after GI bleeding

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Anticoagulation should not be restarted for at least 1 year

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Dual antiplatelet therapy is safer and equally effective

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Warfarin is preferred because it is reversible

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation-Post Bleed Anticoagulation

A 69-year-old woman with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) had GI bleeding 2 months ago, now resolved. She is reluctant to restart anticoagulation. Which statement is most accurate?