Question

A patient needs to be anticoagulated for a new pulmonary embolism. They have severe renal impairment (eGFR 20 mL/min/1.73m^2). Which anticoagulant is generally preferred in this situation according to guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) followed by Warfarin

Answer

Apixaban

Answer

Rivaroxaban

Answer

Edoxaban

Answer

Dabigatran

Practice question

A patient needs to be anticoagulated for a new pulmonary embolism. They have severe renal impairment (eGFR 20 mL/min/1.73m^2). Which anticoagulant is generally preferred in this situation according to guidelines?