A low-thromboembolic-risk patient taking warfarin is scheduled for high-risk endoscopy. What interruption strategy is recommended?...

Question

A low-thromboembolic-risk patient taking warfarin is scheduled for high-risk endoscopy. What interruption strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin five days before and confirm INR below 1.5

Answer

Stop warfarin one day before and confirm INR below 1.5

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Continue warfarin through the procedure and confirm INR below 1.5

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Stop warfarin five days before and bridge all patients with heparin

Answer

Replace warfarin with apixaban five days before the procedure

Perioperative Anticoagulation — MRCP Part 1 MCQ