A 69-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA2DS2-VASc is 5. What is the benefit of DOAC over warf...

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A 69-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA2DS2-VASc is 5. What is the benefit of DOAC over warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Lower intracranial hemorrhage risk with similar or improved stroke prevention

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Higher intracranial hemorrhage risk

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Less effective stroke prevention

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Requires frequent INR checks

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Contraindicated in AF

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Anticoagulant Choice)

A 69-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and prior GI bleed asks about stroke prevention. CHA2DS2-VASc is 5. What is the benefit of DOAC over warfarin?