Question

A 72-year-old woman with minor head injury is on apixaban for AF. CT head is negative. She has no symptoms. What is the appropriate ED disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with strict return precautions after shared decision-making

Answer

Prolonged ED observation mandatory for 24 h

Answer

Immediate reversal of apixaban in all cases

Answer

Admit for serial neuro checks for 48 h

Answer

Start antiplatelet therapy for added protection

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with minor head injury is on apixaban for AF. CT head is negative. She has no symptoms. What is the appropriate ED disposition?