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An 80-year-old woman is admitted with a suspected neck of femur fracture after a fall. She is currently taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation. The orthopaedic team plans for surgery within 24-48 hours. What is the most appropriate management of her apixaban according to hospital guidelines (based on general principles from SPC/BNF)?

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