A 74-year-old woman with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and eGFR 31 mL/min/1.73m² requires anticoagulation. Which is the most appropriate option?...

Question

A 74-year-old woman with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and eGFR 31 mL/min/1.73m² requires anticoagulation. Which is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban with renal dose adjustment

Answer

Dabigatran standard dose

Answer

Edoxaban standard dose

Answer

No anticoagulation due to renal impairment

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 74-year-old woman with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and eGFR 31 mL/min/1.73m² requires anticoagulation. Which is the most appropriate option?