A 63-year-old with AF on apixaban requires elective high-bleeding-risk surgery. CrCl 80 mL/min. How long before surgery should apixaban generally be h...

Question

A 63-year-old with AF on apixaban requires elective high-bleeding-risk surgery. CrCl 80 mL/min. How long before surgery should apixaban generally be held?

Accepted Answer

At least 48 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

72 hours unnecessary at CrCl 80

Answer

No interruption needed

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A 63-year-old with AF on apixaban requires elective high-bleeding-risk surgery. CrCl 80 mL/min. How long before surgery should apixaban generally be held?