A 67-year-old on apixaban for DVT is scheduled for high-bleeding-risk surgery; CrCl 65 mL/min. When should apixaban be stopped?...

Question

A 67-year-old on apixaban for DVT is scheduled for high-bleeding-risk surgery; CrCl 65 mL/min. When should apixaban be stopped?

Accepted Answer

48 hours before surgery

Answer

The morning of surgery

Answer

12 hours before surgery

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24 hours before surgery

Answer

7 days before surgery

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Anticoagulation