A 70-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 undergoes elective colonoscopy with low bleeding risk. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal kidneys. What ...

Question

A 70-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 undergoes elective colonoscopy with low bleeding risk. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal kidneys. What should be done peri‑procedure?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban ~24 hours before a low‑bleeding‑risk procedure; no bridging

Answer

normal kidneys. What should be done peri‑procedure?

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Continue apixaban without any modification

Answer

Hold for 72 hours regardless of procedure risk

easy MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 70-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 undergoes elective colonoscopy with low bleeding risk. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal kidneys. What should be done peri‑procedure?