A 72-year-old with melena on apixaban for AF undergoes endoscopic hemostasis. When to resume anticoagulation to balance stroke and rebleeding risk?...

Question

A 72-year-old with melena on apixaban for AF undergoes endoscopic hemostasis. When to resume anticoagulation to balance stroke and rebleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 3-7 days once hemostasis achieved and risk acceptable

Answer

Never resume

Answer

Resume same day of endoscopy

Answer

Delay at least 30 days

Answer

Switch permanently to aspirin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation After GI Bleed