A 72-year-old man on warfarin for mechanical aortic valve asks about switching to apixaban. Appropriate recommendation?...

Question

A 72-year-old man on warfarin for mechanical aortic valve asks about switching to apixaban. Appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Continue warfarin; DOACs are contraindicated

Answer

Switch to apixaban 5 mg BID

Answer

Switch to rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Use aspirin only

Answer

Stop anticoagulation entirely

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Mechanical Valve Anticoagulation