A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke asks about anticoagulation after successful ablation. CHA₂DS₂-VASc is 4. What should you recommend?...

Question

A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke asks about anticoagulation after successful ablation. CHA₂DS₂-VASc is 4. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Continue anticoagulation long term based on stroke risk

Answer

Stop anticoagulation after ablation

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Anticoagulation based on rhythm outcome only

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Aspirin alone

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Left atrial appendage occlusion for all

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): AF Post-Ablation Anticoagulation