A 67-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂-VASc=4. Which statement is accurate?...

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A 67-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA₂DS₂-VASc=4. Which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

DOACs reduce stroke with similar or lower major bleeding than warfarin; gastroprotection should be optimized

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Aspirin is an adequate alternative to anticoagulation

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Warfarin is preferred to DOACs for all NVAF

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No anticoagulation due to prior GI bleed

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Dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation

Anticoagulation in AF with Bleeding Risk — MRCP Part 1 MCQ