Arrhythmias Flashcards
Created during clinical year for PANCE/EOC
1
Q
Anticoagulant of choice for pt with stable Afib and Mod/severe Mitral valve stenosis or mechanical heart valve
A. Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
B. Warfarin
C. Apixaban (Eliquis)
D. Rivaroxaband (Xarelto)
A
B. Warfarin
You must start Warfarin if pt has Afib with mod/severe mitral valve stenosis or mechanical heart valves, regardless of their CHA2DS2-VASc score.
Warfarin is preferred over DOACs because it is better studied in this population and must be closely monitored with PT/INR, and is
