A 67-year-old AF patient undergoing elective colonoscopy with polypectomy planned is on apixaban. Renal function normal. What peri-procedural plan is ...

Question

A 67-year-old AF patient undergoing elective colonoscopy with polypectomy planned is on apixaban. Renal function normal. What peri-procedural plan is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban ~48 hours prior to procedure

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Continue apixaban without interruption

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Bridge with LMWH

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Stop 7 days prior

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Switch to warfarin temporarily

perioperative doac (endoscopy) MCQ (SBA): Moderate

A 67-year-old AF patient undergoing elective colonoscopy with polypectomy planned is on apixaban. Renal function normal. What peri-procedural plan is reasonable?