A 55-year-old with AF (nonvalvular) asks whether aspirin is needed with apixaban for stroke prevention. No CAD. Best answer?...

Question

A 55-year-old with AF (nonvalvular) asks whether aspirin is needed with apixaban for stroke prevention. No CAD. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulant alone; no aspirin

Answer

Add aspirin to apixaban

Answer

Use aspirin alone

Answer

Use dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Switch to warfarin plus aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Antithrombotic Strategy