A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of AF (rate controlled) and prior GI bleed asks about DOAC vs warfarin. Which is generally preferred for stroke...

Question

A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of AF (rate controlled) and prior GI bleed asks about DOAC vs warfarin. Which is generally preferred for stroke prevention in NVAF?

Accepted Answer

A DOAC over warfarin

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Warfarin for all patients

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Aspirin alone

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No therapy

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Dual antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation in AF

A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of AF (rate controlled) and prior GI bleed asks about DOAC vs warfarin. Which is generally preferred for stroke prevention in NVAF?