A 48-year-old with atrial fibrillation undergoes elective colonoscopy under moderate sedation. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal renal function. For a low-...

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A 48-year-old with atrial fibrillation undergoes elective colonoscopy under moderate sedation. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal renal function. For a low-bleeding-risk diagnostic colonoscopy without polypectomy, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban

Answer

Hold apixaban 3 days prior

Answer

Switch to LMWH

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Bridge with heparin

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Stop morning dose only

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A 48-year-old with atrial fibrillation undergoes elective colonoscopy under moderate sedation. On apixaban 5 mg BID, normal renal function. For a low-bleeding-risk diagnostic colonoscopy without polypectomy, what is recommended?