What are four considerations when managing patients with AF and coronary artery disease?
When managing patients with AF and coronary artery disease there are four considerations: stroke prevention, necessitating OAC, whether with VKA or NOAC; prevention of stent thrombosis, necessitating APT; prevention of recurrent cardiac ischemia in an ACS patient, necessitating APT; and using dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for up to 12 months in non-AF patients. 