Question

A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) has HAS‑BLED 3. What does guideline recommend?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation indicated; bleeding risk factors should be modified

Answer

Avoid anticoagulation due to bleeding risk

Answer

Use aspirin only

Answer

Lower the DOAC dose below label to reduce bleeding risk

Answer

Delay therapy until HAS‑BLED ≤1

Practice question

A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5) has HAS‑BLED 3. What does guideline recommend?