A 70-year-old with AF on apixaban is scheduled for cataract surgery (low bleeding risk). Creatinine clearance 60. What should be done with apixaban?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF on apixaban is scheduled for cataract surgery (low bleeding risk). Creatinine clearance 60. What should be done with apixaban?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Hold apixaban 48 hours before

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Hold apixaban 72 hours before

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Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural DOAC-Low-Risk Procedure