A 60-year-old male with AF and prior GI bleed asks about left atrial appendage occlusion. CHA2DS2-VASc 4, HAS-BLED 4. Appropriate statement?...

Question

A 60-year-old male with AF and prior GI bleed asks about left atrial appendage occlusion. CHA2DS2-VASc 4, HAS-BLED 4. Appropriate statement?

Accepted Answer

May be considered when long-term OAC is contraindicated or not tolerated

Answer

Not indicated in any case

Answer

Indicated for low stroke risk

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Replace OAC in all AF patients

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Only for valvular AF

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF (LAA Occlusion)