A 63-year-old with AF and CKD stage 4 (CrCl 25 mL/min) needs anticoagulation. Which is an appropriate choice?...

Question

A 63-year-old with AF and CKD stage 4 (CrCl 25 mL/min) needs anticoagulation. Which is an appropriate choice?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban with dose adjustments per labelling or warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

Any DOAC at standard dose

Answer

Rivaroxaban standard dose

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

No anticoagulation due to CKD

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF anticoagulation and CKD