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HardHematologyPeriprocedural DOAC Managementus-abimus-usmle-step-3

A 78-year-old woman on apixaban 5 mg BID for AF is scheduled for colonoscopy with planned polypectomy (high bleeding risk). Renal function is normal. What is the recommended periprocedural anticoagulation plan?

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