Hi all

[West56]

I am due a endoscopy but on apicaban etc and cardiologist said must keep taking them but the nurses in endoscopy need me to be off meds a day or two before

[jetjetjet]

Are they going to have you Bridge ??

[HollyHeski Administrator]

Hi, you don't say why you are on apixiban? Is it for AF or Hughes/APS?

I would get your cardiologist to have a word with the endoscopy doctors - if they are not planning any biopsies, then yes a bridging plan would be needed.

[West56 in reply to HollyHeski]

Sorry no idea what a bridge is yes I have a f

[HollyHeski Administrator in reply to West56]

Hi, a bridging plan is for anyone that is on anticoagerants and going through surgical procedures.

This site is for people with Hughes/APS, which is sticky thick, clotting blood, the bridging for us is totally different than for people with AF.

I have attached a paper for you to read and talk through with your cardiologist and endoscopy doctor.

google.com/url?sa=t&source=...

[West56 in reply to HollyHeski]

Thanks for all the information