A 76-year-old woman with AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA2DS2-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 3. Best approach?...

Question

A 76-year-old woman with AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA2DS2-VASc 5, HAS-BLED 3. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Start anticoagulation with modifiable bleeding risk addressed

Answer

No anticoagulation due to bleeding risk

Answer

Start aspirin

Answer

Left atrial appendage closure now

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation risk–benefit