Question

A 67-year-old with nonvalvular AF and stable CAD on apixaban presents for dental extraction. Which periprocedural plan is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban 2 days without bridging for high-bleed-risk oral surgery

Answer

Continue apixaban without change for all extractions

Answer

Hold apixaban 2 days and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Answer

Check apixaban level day of procedure

Practice question

A 67-year-old with nonvalvular AF and stable CAD on apixaban presents for dental extraction. Which periprocedural plan is appropriate?