A 68-year-old man with AF and a bioprosthetic aortic valve placed 3 years ago (no rheumatic MS) asks about anticoagulant choice. Which is preferred?...

Question

A 68-year-old man with AF and a bioprosthetic aortic valve placed 3 years ago (no rheumatic MS) asks about anticoagulant choice. Which is preferred?

Accepted Answer

A DOAC is reasonable over warfarin in this setting

Answer

Warfarin is mandatory long-term

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

No therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF-Bioprosthetic Valve