A 64-year-old had a drug-eluting stent placed 2 months ago for stable angina. He now requests elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary colic....

Question

A 64-year-old had a drug-eluting stent placed 2 months ago for stable angina. He now requests elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary colic. What is the best timing recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Defer elective surgery until at least 6 months after DES placement

Answer

Proceed now if surgeon is available

Answer

Proceed at 3 months regardless of risk

Answer

Stop DAPT and proceed immediately

Answer

Proceed only after 12 months in all cases

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Management After PCI

A 64-year-old had a drug-eluting stent placed 2 months ago for stable angina. He now requests elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary colic. What is the best timing recommendation?