A 69-year-old with AF and planned elective pacemaker implantation is on warfarin with therapeutic INR. What is recommended per CHEST?...

Question

A 69-year-old with AF and planned elective pacemaker implantation is on warfarin with therapeutic INR. What is recommended per CHEST?

Accepted Answer

Continue warfarin through pacemaker implantation

Answer

Stop warfarin and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Stop warfarin 2 days before surgery

Answer

Switch to DOAC pre-op

Answer

Hold warfarin and give IV heparin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Anticoagulation