A 55-year-old with AF (nonvalvular) and planned colonoscopy asks about DOAC management (low bleeding risk). eGFR 80. Advice?...

Question

A 55-year-old with AF (nonvalvular) and planned colonoscopy asks about DOAC management (low bleeding risk). eGFR 80. Advice?

Accepted Answer

Hold morning dose on day of procedure (or ~24 h prior) and resume afterward when haemostasis secured

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Continue full dose

Answer

Hold for 4 days

Answer

Switch to warfarin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Periprocedural DOAC-Low Risk