Question

A 62-year-old woman with nonvalvular AF and BMI 52 kg/m² asks about DOAC dosing. Renal and hepatic function are normal. Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Use warfarin if malabsorption suspected, otherwise DOACs per label

Answer

Standard DOAC dosing may be used; warfarin is required in all with BMI >40

Answer

Reduce DOAC dose automatically in obesity

Answer

DOACs are contraindicated in obesity

Answer

Switch to dual antiplatelets

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with nonvalvular AF and BMI 52 kg/m² asks about DOAC dosing. Renal and hepatic function are normal. Which is TRUE?