A 78-year-old on warfarin for AF requires an elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. CHADS2-VASc is 3, no prior stroke. Best periprocedural anticoagula...

Question

A 78-year-old on warfarin for AF requires an elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. CHADS2-VASc is 3, no prior stroke. Best periprocedural anticoagulation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin 5 days prior without bridging and resume after

Answer

Bridge with therapeutic LMWH during interruption

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Continue warfarin through the procedure

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Switch to DOAC 1 week before

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Give vitamin K empirically then restart

Periprocedural Anticoagulation — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 78-year-old on warfarin for AF requires an elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. CHADS2-VASc is 3, no prior stroke. Best periprocedural anticoagulation strategy?