A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 3. He refuses long-term OAC despite counseling. What alternative ...

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A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 3. He refuses long-term OAC despite counseling. What alternative can be considered to reduce stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion

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Aspirin monotherapy

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Dual antiplatelet therapy long-term

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No therapy

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Low-dose DOAC only on weekends

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation-LAAO

A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed has CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5 and HAS-BLED 3. He refuses long-term OAC despite counseling. What alternative can be considered to reduce stroke risk?