A 67-year-old with AF on apixaban has an ischemic stroke while adherent. What adjustment is appropriate?...

Question

A 67-year-old with AF on apixaban has an ischemic stroke while adherent. What adjustment is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Switch to alternative DOAC or warfarin after evaluating adherence/drug interactions and stroke mechanism

Answer

Stop anticoagulation

Answer

Add aspirin routinely to apixaban

Answer

Increase apixaban dose above approved dosing

Answer

No change regardless

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