A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke 2 years ago and atrial fibrillation (AF) is currently taking apixaban. He inquires about adding aspirin for...

Question

A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke 2 years ago and atrial fibrillation (AF) is currently taking apixaban. He inquires about adding aspirin for enhanced protection. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not add aspirin absent another indication

Answer

Add aspirin 81 mg daily routinely

Answer

Increase apixaban dose

Answer

Add clopidogrel

Answer

Switch to warfarin plus aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF Antithrombotic Strategy

A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke 2 years ago and atrial fibrillation (AF) is currently taking apixaban. He inquires about adding aspirin for enhanced protection. What is recommended?