A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke is on apixaban 5 mg bd. He needs elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. Peri-procedural plan?...

Question

A 61-year-old with AF and prior stroke is on apixaban 5 mg bd. He needs elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. Peri-procedural plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop apixaban 48-72 h prior depending on renal function

Answer

Continue apixaban regardless

Answer

Stop apixaban 24 h prior only

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Stop 7 days before

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Peri-procedural anticoagulation