Question

A 63-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban 5 mg BID will undergo elective colonoscopy with low bleeding risk. Renal function is normal. What is the periprocedural plan?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban 24 hours before the procedure; no bridging

Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Bridge with LMWH after stopping apixaban

Answer

Hold apixaban 72 hours prior for all patients

Answer

Switch to warfarin one week before

Practice question

A 63-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban 5 mg BID will undergo elective colonoscopy with low bleeding risk. Renal function is normal. What is the periprocedural plan?