Question

A 72-year-old on warfarin for nonvalvular AF (CHADS₂ score 2) is scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What is the recommended perioperative anticoagulation plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin 5 days pre-op without bridging

Answer

Continue warfarin through surgery

Answer

Stop warfarin 2 days pre-op and bridge with therapeutic LMWH

Answer

Switch to DOAC 2 days pre-op

Answer

Place an IVC filter

Practice question

A 72-year-old on warfarin for nonvalvular AF (CHADS₂ score 2) is scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What is the recommended perioperative anticoagulation plan?