A 70-year-old with AF on DOAC needs urgent noncardiac surgery. Per perioperative guideline, what is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF on DOAC needs urgent noncardiac surgery. Per perioperative guideline, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Hold DOAC according to renal function and bleeding risk timing; bridging usually not needed

Answer

Continue DOAC without interruption

Answer

Switch to LMWH bridge for all

Answer

Start warfarin pre-op

Answer

Add aspirin pre-op

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative DOAC Management