A 70-year-old with AF and stable PAD (no recent revascularisation) is on apixaban. Should aspirin be added for PAD?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF and stable PAD (no recent revascularisation) is on apixaban. Should aspirin be added for PAD?

Accepted Answer

No; OAC monotherapy preferred without another clear antiplatelet indication

Answer

Yes; add aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Switch to dual antiplatelet only

Answer

Add clopidogrel and stop OAC

Answer

Triple therapy indefinitely

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