A 70-year-old with AF and hypertension has a HAS-BLED of 3. Which bleeding mitigation strategy is recommended while continuing anticoagulation?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF and hypertension has a HAS-BLED of 3. Which bleeding mitigation strategy is recommended while continuing anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Manage BP, avoid NSAIDs, address alcohol, and consider PPI if GI risk

Answer

Stop anticoagulation

Answer

Add aspirin to protect from clots

Answer

Lower DOAC dose below labeling

Answer

Switch to warfarin with higher INR goal

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF (Bleeding Risk Mitigation)