A 60-year-old man with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 4 plans elective colonoscopy with high bleeding risk polypectomy. Normal renal function on apixaban. Peri-p...

Question

A 60-year-old man with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 4 plans elective colonoscopy with high bleeding risk polypectomy. Normal renal function on apixaban. Peri-procedural plan?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban 48 hours before

Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Hold apixaban 24 hours before

Answer

Bridge with LMWH while holding apixaban

Answer

Stop apixaban 5 days before

"perioperative anticoagulation" MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 60-year-old man with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc 4 plans elective colonoscopy with high bleeding risk polypectomy. Normal renal function on apixaban. Peri-procedural plan?