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A patient on warfarin for a mechanical mitral valve requires elective CABG. Which is the most appropriate bridging strategy?

Stop warfarin 5 days preop and bridge with therapeutic heparin Continue warfarin through surgery Stop warfarin 24 hours preop, no bridging Switch to apixaban one week preop

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Stop warfarin 5 days preop and bridge with therapeutic heparin

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