Question

A 57-year-old man with prior DES placement 2 years ago needs elective noncardiac surgery. He is on aspirin 81 mg only. What is the recommended perioperative antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin perioperatively unless bleeding risk outweighs benefit

Answer

Stop aspirin 7 days pre-op in all cases

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel 5 days pre-op

Answer

Hold aspirin and bridge with LMWH

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy now

Practice question

A 57-year-old man with prior DES placement 2 years ago needs elective noncardiac surgery. He is on aspirin 81 mg only. What is the recommended perioperative antiplatelet plan?