A 66-year-old man with AF and prior ischemic stroke asks about DOAC vs warfarin. He has no valve disease. What is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old man with AF and prior ischemic stroke asks about DOAC vs warfarin. He has no valve disease. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

DOAC preferred over warfarin

Answer

Warfarin preferred for secondary prevention

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel instead of OAC

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion first-line

Answer

No therapy as stroke already occurred

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Secondary Prevention Choice