A 72-year-old with nonvalvular AF on warfarin (INR stable) is planned for colon cancer resection. Which patient would warrant perioperative heparin br...

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A 72-year-old with nonvalvular AF on warfarin (INR stable) is planned for colon cancer resection. Which patient would warrant perioperative heparin bridging per CHEST 2022?

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Mechanical mitral valve

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CHADS₂-VASc 2 without prior stroke

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Bioprosthetic aortic valve >3 months old

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Remote DVT >5 years ago

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Age >75 years alone

"perioperative anticoagulation" MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 72-year-old with nonvalvular AF on warfarin (INR stable) is planned for colon cancer resection. Which patient would warrant perioperative heparin bridging per CHEST 2022?