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Should i change from (aspirin&plavix) to apixaban to reduce embolus risk in 72yr hypertensive male with paroxysmal afib,scr1.7 cause i'm afraid ofbled?
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Apixaban for A fib: Risk of bleeding is higher with Apixaban than with aspirin and plavix (clopidogrel) combination.
Answered 5/20/2018
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