A 62-year-old with PAD asks about anticoagulation dose if atrial fibrillation develops. Which principle applies?...

Question

A 62-year-old with PAD asks about anticoagulation dose if atrial fibrillation develops. Which principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Use standard AF-dose DOAC for stroke prevention if AF is present

Answer

Use low-dose rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID alone for AF

Answer

Use aspirin alone for AF

Answer

Use DAPT instead of OAC

Answer

Warfarin plus aspirin for all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Stroke Prevention Dosing