Apixaban Perioperative Timing — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: A — 48 hours
ESRA 2022/BSH: stop apixaban ≥48h before surgery with neuraxial. Half-life ~12h; at 48h (4 half-lives) negligible activity. No bridging for AF. Resume 24-48h post-op.
Reference: ESRA – 2022 – Neuraxial and anticoagulation; BSH – 2022