A 70-year-old with chronic AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 5) is scheduled for cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. He takes apixaban. What should be done with...

Question

A 70-year-old with chronic AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 5) is scheduled for cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. He takes apixaban. What should be done with anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Stop apixaban 48 hours before

Answer

Stop apixaban 24 hours before

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Perioperative Anticoagulation — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 70-year-old with chronic AF (CHA2DS2-VASc 5) is scheduled for cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. He takes apixaban. What should be done with anticoagulation?