A 65-year-old with atrial fibrillation and diabetes asks whether aspirin can replace anticoagulation. What do guidelines recommend?...

Question

A 65-year-old with atrial fibrillation and diabetes asks whether aspirin can replace anticoagulation. What do guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

No; aspirin is not an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF

Answer

Yes; aspirin equals DOACs for stroke prevention

Answer

Yes; combine aspirin with clopidogrel instead

Answer

No therapy needed

Answer

Warfarin only is acceptable in all cases

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): AF Stroke Prevention