A 61-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation due to degenerative disease and atrial fibrillation. Which anticoagulant strategy aligns with gui...

Question

A 61-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation due to degenerative disease and atrial fibrillation. Which anticoagulant strategy aligns with guidelines absent mechanical valves?

Accepted Answer

DOAC preferred over warfarin

Answer

Warfarin required for any valve disease

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy

Answer

No anticoagulation due to bleed risk

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Valvular Context)

A 61-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation due to degenerative disease and atrial fibrillation. Which anticoagulant strategy aligns with guidelines absent mechanical valves?