Sandbox Rim

Class I

"1. In AF patients, stroke risk must be assessed using the CHA2-DS2-VASc score, and bleeding risk assessed using the HAS-BLED score.2 Risk stratification is a dynamic process, and must be performed at regular intervals (i.e. on a yearly basis). (Level of Evidence: c)"

"2. Where adjusted dose VKA is used, good quality anticoagulation control is recommended, with a TTR >70%. (Level of Evidence: A)"

Class IIa

"1. When VKA is given in combination with clopidogrel and/or low-dose aspirin, the dose intensity of VKA should be carefully regulated, with a target INR range of 2.0–2.5. (Level of Evidence: Grade C)"

"2. In a patient with AF and stable vascular disease (arbitrarily defined as being free from any acute ischaemic event or repeat revascularization for >1 year) the patient should be managed with OAC alone (i.e. whether NOAC or a VKA). (Level of Evidence: Grade B)"

"3. Radial access should be considered as the default for coronary angiography/intervention to minimize the risk of access related bleeding depending on operator expertise and preference. (Level of Evidence: Grade C)"

Class IIb

"1. Where aNOACis used in combination with clopidogrel and/or low-dose aspirin, the lower tested dose for stroke prevention in AF (that is, dabigatran 110 mg b.i.d., rivaroxaban 15 mg o.d. or apixaban 2.5 mg b.i.d.) may be considered (Prescribing information for edoxaban awaited.). (Level of Evidence: Grade C)"

"2. Newgeneration DES may be preferred over BMS in patients at low risk of bleeding (i.e. HAS-BLED 0–2). (Level of Evidence: Grade C)"