Question

A 72-year-old man with AF and prior GI bleeding has CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3. What is the recommendation regarding anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation with a DOAC, with bleeding risk mitigation

Answer

No anticoagulation due to bleeding history

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion in all patients

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with AF and prior GI bleeding has CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 3. What is the recommendation regarding anticoagulation?