Question

A 70-year-old man with AF and peptic ulcer disease history requires stroke prevention. Which DOAC/an option may be preferred regarding GI bleeding risk (after specialist consideration)?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban may have a lower GI bleeding risk profile

Answer

Dabigatran at high dose

Answer

Rivaroxaban is contraindicated in all GI disease

Answer

Edoxaban always increases GI bleeding

Answer

Warfarin is always safer

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with AF and peptic ulcer disease history requires stroke prevention. Which DOAC/an option may be preferred regarding GI bleeding risk (after specialist consideration)?