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Moderatehold apixaban ~48 hours prior. Longer holds increase thrombosis risk; shorter holds increase bleeding."Hematology"moderate"

A 70-year-old with AF and peptic ulcer disease is scheduled for EGD with possible EMR (high bleeding risk). On apixaban with eGFR 70. Per CHEST 2022, how long should apixaban be held prior to the procedure?

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