Question

A 64-year-old man with AF and stable CAD (PCI 5 years ago) asks whether aspirin should be added to his apixaban. He has no stents within 1 year. What do guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Continue DOAC alone without aspirin

Answer

Add aspirin long-term to reduce MI

Answer

Switch to dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Switch to warfarin + aspirin

Answer

Stop anticoagulation and use aspirin alone

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with AF and stable CAD (PCI 5 years ago) asks whether aspirin should be added to his apixaban. He has no stents within 1 year. What do guidelines suggest?