A 70-year-old man with persistent AF undergoes low‑risk skin lesion excision. On warfarin with INR 2.3. What is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with persistent AF undergoes low‑risk skin lesion excision. On warfarin with INR 2.3. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue warfarin during minor dermatologic procedure with local hemostasis

Answer

Stop warfarin and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Stop warfarin 5 days prior in all cases

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Switch to DOAC

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Delay procedure until off anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural Warfarin - Minor Procedure