A 74-year-old with AF and GI bleed 2 years ago now corrected asks whether to use apixaban vs warfarin. Which is preferred?...

Question

A 74-year-old with AF and GI bleed 2 years ago now corrected asks whether to use apixaban vs warfarin. Which is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban preferred if eligible

Answer

Warfarin for all prior GI bleed

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

No therapy due to bleed history

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation