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FRCPath Haem Part 1 MCQ-Haemostasis 375

A 65yr-old pt on IV unfractionated heparin is scheduled for an urgent skin biopsy (low bleeding-risk procedure). What is appropriate management related to UFH?

  • Stop heparin 24 hours before and restart after 24 hours

  • Stop heparin 12 hours before and restart after 12 hours

  • stop heparin 2–4 hours before and restart 6 hours after

  • Stop heparin 4-6 hours before and restart after 6 hours

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