A 62-year-old man with AF on apixaban needs urgent dental extraction. Per guidelines, which statement is true?...

Question

A 62-year-old man with AF on apixaban needs urgent dental extraction. Per guidelines, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Most dental procedures can be performed without interrupting DOACs

Answer

All DOACs must be held 5 days

Answer

Bridge with LMWH is required

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Answer

Double the morning dose then hold

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Dental Procedures on DOACs