A 66-year-old man with AF on apixaban presents with epistaxis and minor bleeding. When managing DOAC-related minor bleeding, which is correct?...

Question

A 66-year-old man with AF on apixaban presents with epistaxis and minor bleeding. When managing DOAC-related minor bleeding, which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily omit one dose and local measures; reassess

Answer

Routinely give PCC

Answer

Reverse with vitamin K

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Stop anticoagulant indefinitely

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Start aspirin

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): DOAC Minor Bleeding