A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF is undergoing elective colonoscopy (low bleeding risk). How should apixaban be managed?...

Question

A 62-year-old with nonvalvular AF is undergoing elective colonoscopy (low bleeding risk). How should apixaban be managed?

Accepted Answer

Stop apixaban 24 hours before without bridging for low bleeding risk procedure

Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Hold apixaban for 2-3 days and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Stop 5 days before

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural DOAC management