A 32-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) declines anticoagulation. What is the absolute risk reduction with DOACs vs no therapy?...

Question

A 32-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) declines anticoagulation. What is the absolute risk reduction with DOACs vs no therapy?

Accepted Answer

Stroke risk reduction ~60-70% vs no therapy

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Guidelines quantify ARR precisely at 50% for all

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Risk reduction ~10%

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No reduction vs no therapy

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Only bleeding risk changes

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Risk Reduction)