A 55-year-old woman with AF and active GI bleeding had apixaban held. Bleeding is controlled endoscopically. When should anticoagulation generally be ...

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A 55-year-old woman with AF and active GI bleeding had apixaban held. Bleeding is controlled endoscopically. When should anticoagulation generally be resumed?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 days once hemostasis achieved, balancing risks

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Never resume due to bleeding history

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Wait at least 30 days

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Resume immediately during procedure

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Switch to aspirin permanently

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Resuming OAC after GI Bleed

A 55-year-old woman with AF and active GI bleeding had apixaban held. Bleeding is controlled endoscopically. When should anticoagulation generally be resumed?