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Anticoagulation and Bleeding Risk

Anticoagulant How Long to Hold
Heparin gtt 4-8 hours, ensure PTT wnl
LMWH 12-24 hours
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) 1-2 days
Apixaban (Eliquis) 1-2 day
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) 1-2 days
Warfarin (Coumadin) 5-7 days

Platelets, INR: refer to individual procedure sections for procedure-specific guidelines


Last update: 2022-06-26 15:18:39