A 70-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed stabilized asks about stroke prevention alternative if anticoagulation is permanently contraindicated. Best ...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed stabilized asks about stroke prevention alternative if anticoagulation is permanently contraindicated. Best option?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion evaluation

Answer

No therapy

Answer

Aspirin + clopidogrel long-term

Answer

Warfarin with lower INR goal 1.5-2.0

Answer

Intermittent DOAC dosing

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 70-year-old with AF and recent GI bleed stabilized asks about stroke prevention alternative if anticoagulation is permanently contraindicated. Best option?