A 71-year-old with AF and prior stroke (CHA2DS2-VASc 6) is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin for extra protection. Recommendation?...

Question

A 71-year-old with AF and prior stroke (CHA2DS2-VASc 6) is on apixaban. He asks about adding aspirin for extra protection. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid routine addition of aspirin without another indication

Answer

Add aspirin routinely

Answer

Switch to warfarin plus aspirin

Answer

Stop apixaban and use DAPT

Answer

Triple therapy for all high-risk patients

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Antithrombotic Strategy)