A 65-year-old man with AF and prior PCI asks whether aspirin should be used for stroke prevention instead of anticoagulation. He has no stent-related ...

Question

A 65-year-old man with AF and prior PCI asks whether aspirin should be used for stroke prevention instead of anticoagulation. He has no stent-related indication for DAPT now. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Oral anticoagulation is superior to antiplatelet therapy for preventing AF-related stroke

Answer

Use aspirin alone to reduce stroke risk from AF

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Aspirin plus clopidogrel equals anticoagulation

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Clopidogrel alone is adequate

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No therapy is needed if rate controlled

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 65-year-old man with AF and prior PCI asks whether aspirin should be used for stroke prevention instead of anticoagulation. He has no stent-related indication for DAPT now. Best answer?