Question

A 63-year-old man with chronic atrial fibrillation and creatinine clearance 25 mL/min is being considered for anticoagulation. Which of the following is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin with INR target 2.0-3.0

Answer

Standard-dose apixaban

Answer

Standard-dose rivaroxaban

Answer

No anticoagulation due to renal impairment

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with chronic atrial fibrillation and creatinine clearance 25 mL/min is being considered for anticoagulation. Which of the following is the most appropriate option?