A 70-year-old with long-standing T2DM is undergoing cataract surgery (low bleeding risk). He is on rivaroxaban 20 mg qPM for AF, eGFR 65. Perioperativ...

Question

A 70-year-old with long-standing T2DM is undergoing cataract surgery (low bleeding risk). He is on rivaroxaban 20 mg qPM for AF, eGFR 65. Perioperative plan?

Accepted Answer

No DOAC interruption needed

Answer

Hold 48-72 hours pre-op

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

Stop day of surgery only

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

A 70-year-old with long-standing T2DM is undergoing cataract surgery (low bleeding risk). He is on rivaroxaban 20 mg qPM for AF, eGFR 65. Perioperative plan?