A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban develops GI bleed; apixaban held. After endoscopic hemostasis, when to resume OAC (low rebleed risk, high stroke ris...

Question

A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban develops GI bleed; apixaban held. After endoscopic hemostasis, when to resume OAC (low rebleed risk, high stroke risk)?

Accepted Answer

Within 24-72 hours

Answer

After 14 days

Answer

Never resume

Answer

After 6 months

Answer

Immediately before endoscopy

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A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban develops GI bleed; apixaban held. After endoscopic hemostasis, when to resume OAC (low rebleed risk, high stroke risk)?