Question

A 61-year-old with NSTEMI is started on aspirin and ticagrelor. He requires urgent CABG. How should ticagrelor be managed pre-op if surgery can be delayed?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue ticagrelor for 3-5 days before elective CABG

Answer

Continue ticagrelor until surgery

Answer

Stop for 24 hours only

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel immediately and proceed

Answer

Give platelet transfusion and proceed immediately

Practice question

A 61-year-old with NSTEMI is started on aspirin and ticagrelor. He requires urgent CABG. How should ticagrelor be managed pre-op if surgery can be delayed?