A 60-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed refuses OAC. He asks if aspirin is equivalent. Your response?...

Question

A 60-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed refuses OAC. He asks if aspirin is equivalent. Your response?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is not recommended for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Aspirin provides similar stroke protection as OAC

Answer

Clopidogrel is superior to OAC

Answer

No therapy is acceptable

Answer

Warfarin is contraindicated in all GI bleeds

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