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Is there any role for adjusting how long to hold anticoagulation perioperatively based on DOAC dose?

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Hematology · Mayo Clinic

The PAUSE trial evaluated perioperative management of DOACs. However, only 20% and 16% of patients were on prophylactic doses of apixaban and rivaroxaban, respectively. It was suggested to hold the drugs for two days, and one day before high-risk and low-risk procedures. A useful review of this appr...

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