A 72-year-old with AF and prior intracranial haemorrhage now has high stroke risk. Which anticoagulant characteristic is favourable?...

Question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior intracranial haemorrhage now has high stroke risk. Which anticoagulant characteristic is favourable?

Accepted Answer

DOACs have lower ICH rates than warfarin

Answer

Warfarin has lower ICH

Answer

Aspirin equals anticoagulation

Answer

Dual antiplatelet superior to DOAC

Answer

No therapy ever indicated

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-ICH Considerations