A 64-year-old with AF and mechanical aortic valve asks about anticoagulation choice. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 64-year-old with AF and mechanical aortic valve asks about anticoagulation choice. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Use warfarin rather than a DOAC

Answer

Use apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Use rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Use aspirin only

Answer

No anticoagulation needed if sinus rhythm restored

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Prosthetic Valve Anticoagulation