A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban asks about dental extraction. Bleeding risk is low. What is typical DOAC management?...

Question

A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF on apixaban asks about dental extraction. Bleeding risk is low. What is typical DOAC management?

Accepted Answer

Hold one dose (approximately 24 hours) prior; resume same day/evening if hemostasis

Answer

Stop 3 days prior

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

No hold ever

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Dental Procedure-DOAC