A 67-year-old man with AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 4 has a major GI bleed contraindicating long‑term anticoagulation. What alternative stroke prevention is ...

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A 67-year-old man with AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 4 has a major GI bleed contraindicating long‑term anticoagulation. What alternative stroke prevention is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Answer

Aspirin alone

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No therapy

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IVC filter placement

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

hard MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 67-year-old man with AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc = 4 has a major GI bleed contraindicating long‑term anticoagulation. What alternative stroke prevention is reasonable?