A 64-year-old with AF asks about the role of aspirin with anticoagulation for stroke prevention. No recent stent or ACS. What is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old with AF asks about the role of aspirin with anticoagulation for stroke prevention. No recent stent or ACS. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Avoid routine combination; use anticoagulation alone

Answer

Add aspirin 81 mg to DOAC to enhance stroke prevention

Answer

Use clopidogrel with DOAC

Answer

Switch to aspirin monotherapy

Answer

Alternate days of aspirin and DOAC

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Antithrombotic Combination