Question

A 72-year-old with nonvalvular AF and new-onset anemia (Hgb 8.1) after GI bleed stabilized asks when to resume anticoagulation. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Resume promptly after hemostasis with attention to GI-protective strategies

Answer

Never resume due to bleeding risk

Answer

Wait at least 6 months

Answer

Switch to aspirin

Answer

Use DAPT instead of anticoagulation

Practice question

A 72-year-old with nonvalvular AF and new-onset anemia (Hgb 8.1) after GI bleed stabilized asks when to resume anticoagulation. Which is true?