A 69-year-old with AF on apixaban requires urgent high-bleeding-risk surgery. What is the typical preoperative hold for normal renal function?...

Question

A 69-year-old with AF on apixaban requires urgent high-bleeding-risk surgery. What is the typical preoperative hold for normal renal function?

Accepted Answer

Hold 48 hours

Answer

No hold needed

Answer

Hold 24 hours

Answer

Hold 72 hours

Answer

Hold 96 hours

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Anticoagulation