A 59-year-old with AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 is scheduled for colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy (high bleeding risk). He is on warfarin with good c...

Question

A 59-year-old with AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 is scheduled for colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy (high bleeding risk). He is on warfarin with good control. What is the recommended bridging approach?

Accepted Answer

No bridging; hold warfarin appropriately before procedure

Answer

Bridge with therapeutic LMWH

Answer

Switch briefly to DOAC

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Continue warfarin through procedure

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Bridge only if INR

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural Anticoagulation-Warfarin

A 59-year-old with AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc 4 is scheduled for colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy (high bleeding risk). He is on warfarin with good control. What is the recommended bridging approach?