A 61-year-old man with diabetes and CKD G3b is planning a colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy. He is on apixaban for AF and has an eGFR of 38 mL/...

Question

A 61-year-old man with diabetes and CKD G3b is planning a colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy. He is on apixaban for AF and has an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73m². What pre-procedure DOAC hold is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

48-72 hours (closer to 72 hours with eGFR 30-50)

Answer

24 hours

Answer

36 hours

Answer

No interruption

Answer

7 days

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A 61-year-old man with diabetes and CKD G3b is planning a colonoscopy with anticipated polypectomy. He is on apixaban for AF and has an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73m². What pre-procedure DOAC hold is appropriate?