A 65-year-old with GI bleed on apixaban 5 mg BID stabilized after endoscopic therapy. When to resume anticoagulation for AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc=5)?...

Question

A 65-year-old with GI bleed on apixaban 5 mg BID stabilized after endoscopic therapy. When to resume anticoagulation for AF (CHA₂DS₂‑VASc=5)?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 1-7 days depending on bleeding control

Answer

Never resume

Answer

Wait ≥30 days

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Switch permanently to warfarin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): AF After GI Bleed