Question

A 61-year-old with AF scheduled for dental cleaning wonders about holding apixaban. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban; local hemostasis is usually sufficient

Answer

Stop apixaban 3 days for low-bleeding risk dental work

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Answer

Hold morning dose only if high bleeding risk

Practice question

A 61-year-old with AF scheduled for dental cleaning wonders about holding apixaban. What is recommended?