Question

A 68-year-old man is admitted after a fall. He has atrial fibrillation and is on Apixaban. He sustained a minor head injury with no loss of consciousness. CT head shows a small subdural haematoma. What is the most appropriate management regarding his anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Withhold Apixaban and seek specialist advice on timing of restart

Answer

Continue Apixaban unchanged

Answer

Stop Apixaban and never restart

Answer

Switch immediately to Aspirin instead

Answer

Increase the dose of Apixaban to prevent thrombosis

Practice question

A 68-year-old man is admitted after a fall. He has atrial fibrillation and is on Apixaban. He sustained a minor head injury with no loss of consciousness. CT head shows a small subdural haematoma. What is the most appropriate management regarding his anticoagulation?