12 Questions
Which factor primarily drives periprocedural bleeding risk?
Site or length of the procedure
What percentage of patients in the United States and Canada are scheduled for procedures with minimal bleeding risk?
20%
Which procedures can generally be safely performed without stopping anticoagulation?
Endoscopic procedures
What additional option can be considered if there is concern about bleeding during a procedure while a patient is receiving anticoagulation?
Skipping a dose or two of a DOAC
For procedures with a bleeding risk greater than 2%, how should anticoagulation be managed?
Anticoagulation should be interrupted
Which of the following is considered a low- to moderate-risk procedure?
Intraabdominal surgery
Which surgery or procedure falls under the low/moderate bleeding risk category?
Major cancer surgery
What type of procedures are associated with bleeding rates greater than 2%?
High-risk procedures
For which type of surgery or procedure is it recommended to stop anticoagulation if the bleeding risk is high?
Colonoscopy with polypectomy
In which surgical procedure is it specified that anticoagulation can be continued if no polypectomy is anticipated?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
In the context of anticoagulation management, what does a procedure with minimal risk imply?
Risk less than 2%
Which type of surgery or procedure is considered to have minimal bleeding risk?
Colonoscopy without polypectomy
Test your knowledge on the 3-tier classification system for periprocedural bleeding risk, which categorizes procedures into minimal, low to moderate, and high risk at 30 days. Understand the factors that contribute to periprocedural bleeding risk and how clinicians can use this system to guide their decision-making process.
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