Question

A 75-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed has HAS-BLED 3. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5. What do guidelines advise?

Accepted Answer

Mitigate bleeding risks but anticoagulate given high stroke risk

Answer

Withhold anticoagulation due to HAS-BLED ≥3

Answer

Use bleeding risk score to decide against anticoagulation

Answer

Left atrial appendage occlusion as first-line

Answer

Aspirin alone

Practice question

A 75-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed has HAS-BLED 3. CHA₂DS₂-VASc 5. What do guidelines advise?