A 76-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) and prior GI bleeding had LAA occlusion device placed. What antithrombotic approach is reasonable post-proc...

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A 76-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) and prior GI bleeding had LAA occlusion device placed. What antithrombotic approach is reasonable post-procedure per AF guideline?

Accepted Answer

Short-term DAPT followed by single antiplatelet

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Indefinite triple therapy

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No antithrombotics ever

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Warfarin indefinitely despite LAAO

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Aspirin plus full-dose anticoagulant indefinitely

left atrial appendage occlusion—postprocedural therapy MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 76-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) and prior GI bleeding had LAA occlusion device placed. What antithrombotic approach is reasonable post-procedure per AF guideline?