A patient with atrial fibrillation had a gastrointestinal bleed that has now been treated. Stroke risk remains high. What antithrombotic principle app...

Question

A patient with atrial fibrillation had a gastrointestinal bleed that has now been treated. Stroke risk remains high. What antithrombotic principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Restart anticoagulation after haemostasis and clinical safety are secured

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Replace anticoagulation with aspirin after haemostasis is secured

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Use warfarin plus aspirin after haemostasis is secured

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Withhold all antithrombotic treatment after haemostasis is secured

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Use dual antiplatelet therapy after haemostasis is secured

AF-Post‑Bleed Strategy — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A patient with atrial fibrillation had a gastrointestinal bleed that has now been treated. Stroke risk remains high. What antithrombotic principle applies?