Question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular AF is planned for elective colon resection (high bleeding risk). Creatinine clearance is normal; he takes apixaban. What timing is appropriate for stopping apixaban pre-op?

Accepted Answer

48 hours prior

Answer

Morning of surgery

Answer

24 hours prior

Answer

72 hours prior

Answer

No hold is needed

Practice question

A 59-year-old with nonvalvular AF is planned for elective colon resection (high bleeding risk). Creatinine clearance is normal; he takes apixaban. What timing is appropriate for stopping apixaban pre-op?