A 59-year-old with AF will undergo elective endoscopy with mucosal resection (high bleeding risk). eGFR 60. On warfarin. What pre‑procedure plan is re...

Question

A 59-year-old with AF will undergo elective endoscopy with mucosal resection (high bleeding risk). eGFR 60. On warfarin. What pre‑procedure plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin 5 days prior; no routine bridging for AF

Answer

Stop warfarin 2 days prior; bridge with therapeutic LMWH

Answer

Continue warfarin

Answer

Switch to DOAC

Answer

Start aspirin instead

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Warfarin Management

A 59-year-old with AF will undergo elective endoscopy with mucosal resection (high bleeding risk). eGFR 60. On warfarin. What pre‑procedure plan is recommended?