A 67-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed prefers to avoid long-term OAC. After multidisciplinary evaluation, LAA occlusion is performed. Post-procedur...

Question

A 67-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed prefers to avoid long-term OAC. After multidisciplinary evaluation, LAA occlusion is performed. Post-procedure antithrombotic plan typically includes:

Accepted Answer

Short-term antithrombotic regimen then transition to single antiplatelet

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet indefinitely

Answer

Full-dose OAC indefinitely always

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy indefinitely from day 1

us-abim MCQ (SBA): LAA Occlusion Post-care

A 67-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed prefers to avoid long-term OAC. After multidisciplinary evaluation, LAA occlusion is performed. Post-procedure antithrombotic plan typically includes: