Question

A 68-year-old on apixaban for AF needs elective high-bleeding-risk colon resection; eGFR 80 mL/min/1.73 m². Per guidelines, how should apixaban be held?

Accepted Answer

Stop 2 days before and resume 48-72 hours after

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Stop morning of surgery only

Answer

Stop 1 day before and resume evening of surgery

Answer

Bridge with therapeutic LMWH for 3 days

Practice question

A 68-year-old on apixaban for AF needs elective high-bleeding-risk colon resection; eGFR 80 mL/min/1.73 m². Per guidelines, how should apixaban be held?