A 74-year-old man with a bioprosthetic mitral valve 2 years ago and AF asks if warfarin is mandatory. Best answer?...

Question

A 74-year-old man with a bioprosthetic mitral valve 2 years ago and AF asks if warfarin is mandatory. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

DOAC acceptable for AF with remote bioprosthetic valve

Answer

Warfarin mandatory lifelong

Answer

Aspirin alone preferred

Answer

No anticoagulation needed

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy preferred

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF with Bioprosthetic Valve