Question

A 70-year-old woman on warfarin for AF requires a colonoscopy without planned polypectomy (low bleeding risk). eGFR 70. Best peri-procedural plan?

Accepted Answer

Continue warfarin for low-risk endoscopy or hold briefly without bridging per protocol

Answer

Bridge with LMWH for all procedures

Answer

Stop warfarin 7 days prior

Answer

Switch to DOAC for 1 week

Answer

No documentation needed

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman on warfarin for AF requires a colonoscopy without planned polypectomy (low bleeding risk). eGFR 70. Best peri-procedural plan?