A 64-year-old with AF and severe aortic stenosis (no valve replacement) asks about anticoagulation. Which is correct?...

Question

A 64-year-old with AF and severe aortic stenosis (no valve replacement) asks about anticoagulation. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

DOACs are acceptable unless mechanical valve or rheumatic MS

Answer

Warfarin is the only option for all valvular lesions

Answer

Antiplatelet therapy replaces anticoagulation

Answer

No therapy if age >60

Answer

Heparin indefinitely

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation