A 76-year-old with non-valvular AF has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 and HAS-BLED of 3. What is the implication of a HAS-BLED of 3?...

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A 76-year-old with non-valvular AF has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 5 and HAS-BLED of 3. What is the implication of a HAS-BLED of 3?

Accepted Answer

Address modifiable bleeding risks; do not withhold anticoagulation solely due to score

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Withhold anticoagulation

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Use dual antiplatelet therapy instead

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It mandates a lower INR target

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Start aspirin with a PPI instead of OAC

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bleeding risk assessment in AF