A 66-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) on apixaban asks if adding clopidogrel will further reduce stroke risk. What is correct?...

Question

A 66-year-old man with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 2) on apixaban asks if adding clopidogrel will further reduce stroke risk. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Do not add antiplatelet therapy without another indication; it increases bleeding without benefit

Answer

Add clopidogrel for synergy

Answer

Switch to aspirin

Answer

Triple therapy intermittently

Answer

Alternate weekly with aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Avoid Unnecessary Antiplatelet