A 70-year-old frail patient with AF and recurrent falls is considered for anticoagulation. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 70-year-old frail patient with AF and recurrent falls is considered for anticoagulation. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Consider DOAC with falls risk mitigation; benefit often outweighs risk

Answer

Fall risk alone is a contraindication to anticoagulation

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Use aspirin instead of anticoagulation

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Withhold anticoagulation until falls cease

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Warfarin is safer than DOACs in falls

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): AF and Falls Risk