Question

A 62-year-old with AF is admitted for elective colon resection. He takes dapagliflozin for HFpEF and T2D. Per perioperative guidance, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Hold dapagliflozin for 3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Continue dapagliflozin until day of surgery

Answer

Hold dapagliflozin for 1 day only

Answer

Stop permanently due to surgery

Answer

Switch to insulin infusion in all cases

Practice question

A 62-year-old with AF is admitted for elective colon resection. He takes dapagliflozin for HFpEF and T2D. Per perioperative guidance, what is recommended?