A 70-year-old with AF on warfarin presents for colonoscopy with polypectomy; CHADS₂ = 1, no recent events. What is the recommended bridging strategy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF on warfarin presents for colonoscopy with polypectomy; CHADS₂ = 1, no recent events. What is the recommended bridging strategy?

Accepted Answer

Do not bridge; hold warfarin periprocedurally

Answer

Bridge with therapeutic LMWH for 5 days

Answer

Continue warfarin with INR 3-3.5

Answer

Switch to DOAC for a week

Answer

Place IVC filter temporarily

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural Warfarin (AF)