A 54-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 3 asks whether aspirin can replace anticoagulation. What is correct?...

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A 54-year-old with nonvalvular AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 3 asks whether aspirin can replace anticoagulation. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is inferior; use a DOAC if eligible

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Aspirin is equivalent to DOACs for stroke prevention

Answer

Use aspirin plus clopidogrel instead

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Warfarin with INR 1.0-1.5 is adequate

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No therapy is acceptable

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