A 70-year-old with prior stroke and AF presents with TIA. He is on apixaban with good adherence. What strategy reduces recurrent stroke?...

Question

A 70-year-old with prior stroke and AF presents with TIA. He is on apixaban with good adherence. What strategy reduces recurrent stroke?

Accepted Answer

Address risk factors (BP, lipids, weight, sleep apnea, alcohol) and ensure therapeutic anticoagulation

Answer

Add aspirin routinely

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Switch to warfarin

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Stop anticoagulation

Answer

Increase apixaban dose above label

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA Secondary Prevention with AF