Figure 3. Periprocedural management of patients on NOACs (non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants).
CrCl indicates creatinine clearance; ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; PT, prothrombin time; SVT, supraventricular tachycardia; TE, thromboembolic event; TIA, transient ischemic attack; and VTE, venous thromboembolism.
*Bridging may be considered in patients with a history of systemic embolus in the last 6 weeks.110a