Question

A 73-year-old with GI bleeding on apixaban presents hypotensive. After stabilization and endoscopic hemostasis, which reversal/anticoagulation strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use andexanet alfa for life-threatening FXa inhibitor bleeding

Answer

Administer vitamin K

Answer

Prothrombin complex concentrate is contraindicated

Answer

No reversal agent exists

Answer

Delay all attempts to restart anticoagulation for 3 months

Practice question

A 73-year-old with GI bleeding on apixaban presents hypotensive. After stabilization and endoscopic hemostasis, which reversal/anticoagulation strategy is appropriate?