Question

A 72-year-old with prior stroke and nonvalvular AF has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 3. What does guideline advise regarding bleeding risk scores?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding scores should be used to identify modifiable risks, not to deny anticoagulation when stroke risk is high

Answer

Use HAS-BLED to withhold anticoagulation

Answer

Bleeding scores replace clinical judgment

Answer

No need to assess bleeding risk

Answer

If HAS-BLED ≥3, use dual antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 72-year-old with prior stroke and nonvalvular AF has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 3. What does guideline advise regarding bleeding risk scores?