Question

A 58-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior stroke is concerned about bleeding. He asks about aspirin instead of OAC. Correct counseling?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is inferior to OAC for stroke prevention; OAC is recommended unless contraindicated

Answer

Aspirin is equivalent to OAC

Answer

Clopidogrel equals OAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet equals OAC

Answer

No therapy is acceptable

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with nonvalvular AF and prior stroke is concerned about bleeding. He asks about aspirin instead of OAC. Correct counseling?