Question

A 67-year-old woman with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc=5 undergoes colonoscopy with polypectomy. On resuming apixaban postprocedure, when is it generally safe to restart?

Accepted Answer

About 24 hours after low-bleeding-risk procedures if hemostasis is secure

Answer

Immediately in the recovery room for all procedures

Answer

After 7 days

Answer

No restart due to polypectomy

Answer

Only after repeat colonoscopy

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc=5 undergoes colonoscopy with polypectomy. On resuming apixaban postprocedure, when is it generally safe to restart?