A 72-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation is scheduled for a dental extraction. The procedure has a low risk of bleeding. Accor...

Question

A 72-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation is scheduled for a dental extraction. The procedure has a low risk of bleeding. According to SDCEP guidance (incorporated by NICE), what is the most appropriate advice regarding his apixaban?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban as normal

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Omit apixaban on the morning of the procedure

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Omit apixaban for 24 hours before the procedure

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Omit apixaban for 48 hours before the procedure

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Temporarily switch to low molecular weight heparin

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 72-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation is scheduled for a dental extraction. The procedure has a low risk of bleeding. According to SDCEP guidance (incorporated by NICE), what is the most appropriate advice regarding his apixaban?