An increasing number of people are taking oral anticoagulants (OACs), and major bleeds or emergent surgeries in these individuals are a challenge to safely and effectively manage. Newer reversal agents that target direct oral anticoagulants have changed the treatment landscape. Clinicians must assess each case and consider the most recent evidence on reversal strategies to recommend an optimal treatment plan. This 30-minute, certified activity will address important clinical issues related to managing bleeds in patients receiving OACs, including evaluating bleed severity, what tests to use to assess anticoagulant activity, and optimizing treatment plans to reverse bleeds and safely reinitiate anticoagulation.

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