Question

A 50-year-old woman with microcytic anemia and positive fecal occult blood test is scheduled for EGD/colonoscopy. She takes rivaroxaban for AF. Peri-endoscopy management?

Accepted Answer

Hold rivaroxaban 48 hours before procedure; no bridging

Answer

Continue rivaroxaban through procedure

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Hold rivaroxaban day of procedure only

Answer

Give vitamin K

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman with microcytic anemia and positive fecal occult blood test is scheduled for EGD/colonoscopy. She takes rivaroxaban for AF. Peri-endoscopy management?