Table 2 Items of the perioperative checklist

➢ The thrombo-embolic risk of the patient

➢ The bleeding risk of the patient

➢ 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

➢ 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