Question

A 67-year-old man with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective cataract surgery, which carries a minimal bleeding risk. He is currently taking apixaban. What is the appropriate perioperative management?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Stop apixaban 48-72 h before

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

Hold morning dose only and add aspirin

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective cataract surgery, which carries a minimal bleeding risk. He is currently taking apixaban. What is the appropriate perioperative management?