Question

A 65-year-old with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. He takes apixaban. Peri-procedural plan?

Accepted Answer

Omit morning dose before procedure and resume 24-48 h after if haemostasis secure

Answer

Continue apixaban as normal

Answer

Switch to heparin bridging

Answer

Stop for 7 days before

Answer

Give vitamin K

Practice question

A 65-year-old with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. He takes apixaban. Peri-procedural plan?