Question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior stroke is on appropriate apixaban 5 mg BID. For planned colonoscopy with polypectomy (high bleeding risk), what timing is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Hold apixaban 48 hours before

Answer

Continue apixaban without interruption

Answer

Hold apixaban 12 hours before

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Stop for 7 days

Practice question

A 72-year-old with AF and prior stroke is on appropriate apixaban 5 mg BID. For planned colonoscopy with polypectomy (high bleeding risk), what timing is appropriate?