What is the recommendation for patients with AF regarding antiplatelet therapy?
For patients with AF, it is recommended to avoid antiplatelet therapy alone (monotherapy or aspirin in combination with clopidogrel) for stroke prevention alone, regardless of stroke risk. Patients with AF might have other indications for antiplatelet drugs (eg, acute coronary syndrome, stents). In patients with AF who are eligible for OAC, it is recommended to use NOACs over VKA.