A 76-year-old with atrial fibrillation on apixaban develops GI bleed. After haemostasis, when to resume DOAC (high stroke risk)?...

Question

A 76-year-old with atrial fibrillation on apixaban develops GI bleed. After haemostasis, when to resume DOAC (high stroke risk)?

Accepted Answer

Resume within 7 days where possible

Answer

Never resume

Answer

Resume after 6 weeks

Answer

Resume next day regardless

Answer

Switch to warfarin only

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation after GI bleed