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Hardresuming OAC within ~3-7 days after hemostasis is often appropriate. Immediate 12 hours (B) may rebleed; 30 days (C) or never (D) increase stroke risk; waiting for Hb normalization (E) is not the determining factor."Cardiology"hard"

A 58-year-old with prior stroke and AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 6) on apixaban develops GI bleeding. After endoscopic hemostasis, when is it generally reasonable to resume anticoagulation?

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