Table 2 Items of the perioperative checklist
From: Perioperative management of patients on direct oral anticoagulants
| THE PERIOPERATIVE CHECKLIST | |
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| ➢ The thrombo-embolic risk of the patient | |
| ➢ The bleeding risk of the patient | |
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➢ Timing of stopping DOAC before an invasive procedure: • The bleeding risk of the invasive procedure • The elimination half-life of the DOAC used depending on the patient’s ° renal function, liver function, and co-medication | |
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➢ Specific considerations for some invasive procedures: ° Neuraxial anesthesia ° Atrial fibrillation ablation | |
| ➢ When should bridging therapy with heparin be suggested? | |
| ➢ Resuming a DOAC after an invasive procedure or surgery |