A 52-year-old man with AF on warfarin (no mechanical valve) is scheduled for pacemaker implantation. What does guidance recommend regarding warfarin?...

Question

A 52-year-old man with AF on warfarin (no mechanical valve) is scheduled for pacemaker implantation. What does guidance recommend regarding warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Continue warfarin during pacemaker implantation

Answer

Hold warfarin and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Hold warfarin 7 days before without bridging

Answer

Switch to DOAC temporarily

Answer

Stop warfarin the morning of surgery only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Warfarin Management for Device Implantation