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A 68-year-old man with chronic atrial fibrillation is admitted after a fall resulting in a suspected neck of femur fracture. He is on apixaban for stroke prophylaxis. Surgery is planned within 24 hours. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate perioperative management of his anticoagulation?

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