A 76-year-old man is reviewed. He was recently admitted after being found to be in atrial fibrillation. This was his second episode of atrial fibrillation. He also takes ramipril for hypertension but has no other history of note. During admission he was warfarinised and discharged with planned follow-up in the cardiology clinic. However, on review today he is found to be in sinus rhythm.
What should happen regarding anticoagulation?
A.A Stop warfarin
B.A Continue warfarin for 1 month
C.A Stop warfarin + start aspirin
D.A Continue lifelong warfarin***
E.A Continue warfarin for 6 months.
What should happen regarding anticoagulation?
A.A Stop warfarin
B.A Continue warfarin for 1 month
C.A Stop warfarin + start aspirin
D.A Continue lifelong warfarin***
E.A Continue warfarin for 6 months.
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