A 73-year-old man with nonvariceal UGI bleeding stabilized after endoscopy asks when to resume anticoagulation (apixaban) for AF. Hemostasis is secure...

Question

A 73-year-old man with nonvariceal UGI bleeding stabilized after endoscopy asks when to resume anticoagulation (apixaban) for AF. Hemostasis is secure; bleeding risk is moderate. What is a reasonable timeframe per guidance?

Accepted Answer

Resume after 24-72 hours once hemostasis is secure

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Resume within 12 hours

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Hold for at least 14 days

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Switch to warfarin for 4 weeks then resume DOAC

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Resume immediately if Hgb >8 g/dL

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation Resumption

A 73-year-old man with nonvariceal UGI bleeding stabilized after endoscopy asks when to resume anticoagulation (apixaban) for AF. Hemostasis is secure; bleeding risk is moderate. What is a reasonable timeframe per guidance?