A 62-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 4) on rivaroxaban asks whether dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation for stroke prevention. B...

Question

A 62-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 4) on rivaroxaban asks whether dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation for stroke prevention. Best response?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation is superior to antiplatelets for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Yes, DAPT equals anticoagulation in AF

Answer

Aspirin alone is enough

Answer

Clopidogrel alone suffices if aspirin intolerant

Answer

No therapy needed because risk is moderate

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): AF-Therapy Choice

A 62-year-old with AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 4) on rivaroxaban asks whether dual antiplatelet therapy is equivalent to anticoagulation for stroke prevention. Best response?