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MediumGuidelines and evidence support resuming anticoagulation within about a week after GI hemostasis in many patients to reduce thromboembolismACC/AHA/HRS Guideline (2023): Atrial Fibrillation (Secondary Source: ACG UGIB)cardiology

A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban develops GI bleeding that stabilizes after endoscopic therapy. When should anticoagulation be resumed?

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