Eliquis And Surgery. Eliquis is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis dvt which may lead to pulmonary embolism pe in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery. Surgery bleeding risk day preoperative doac interruption schedule postoperative doac resumption schedule day 5 4 3 2 1 day 1 day 2 3 day 4 apixaban eliquis mod high x x x low x dabigatran crcl 50ml min mod high x x x low x dabigatran crcl 50ml min mod high x x x x x low x rivaroxaban.
If clotting risk is not low you may not want to stop thinning your blood for too long. Eliquis is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis dvt which may lead to pulmonary embolism pe in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery. Stop apixaban 1 day before surgery procedure skip 2 doses which corresponds to 2 half lives elapsed between stopping apixaban and surgery.
High risk of bleeding 1 major surgery spinal puncture or placement of spinal epidural catheter and other situations in which complete hemostasis is required.
If clotting risk is not low you may not want to stop thinning your blood for too long. Surgery bleeding risk day preoperative doac interruption schedule postoperative doac resumption schedule day 5 4 3 2 1 day 1 day 2 3 day 4 apixaban eliquis mod high x x x low x dabigatran crcl 50ml min mod high x x x low x dabigatran crcl 50ml min mod high x x x x x low x rivaroxaban. Stop apixaban 1 day before surgery procedure skip 2 doses which corresponds to 2 half lives elapsed between stopping apixaban and surgery. If clotting risk is not low you may not want to stop thinning your blood for too long.
