Edoxaban and surgery - update

[Wightbaby]

Just thought I would update you all, on the issue I had last week concerning stopping taking edoxaban before a minor operation, as I had a blood clot before being prescribed any anti-coag's 7 years ago, and being"more than your average anxious type" person!!

I ended up having a telephone discussion about the risks with my cardiologist. He felt I should I really commence Edoxaban again on the evening of the operation. With this knowledge, I could confidentially and assertively approach both my consultant and anaesthetist regarding this. It was then decided that I should have a 7 day course of ENOXAPARIN injections before restarting Edoxaban. This has reassured me a great deal.

I just thought this information might be useful to others facing similar. : )

Keep safe, everybody

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[Jalia]

That's good. I'm sure I would have been concerned in your position as well .

Good luck !

[secondtry]

Thanks and well done for pushing your concerns.

[Dadog]

Good for you. I had a similar experience when on Rivaroxaban. Had a kidney removed and hospital sent me home with 10 day supply of self administered ENOXAPARIN. All OK so must have worked.

[irene75359]

I am pleased you were taken seriously. I had to stop warfarin for a colonoscopy and the nurse airily told me that he had checked with the doctor (who I never met) and 'I would be fine'. Eventually I was given bridging injections because I insisted.

[Wightbaby in reply to irene75359]

Well done you!! It's flippant replies like that, that cause anxiety!!

I always feel like saying "well how do you KNOW?"