Question

A 71-year-old woman on dual antiplatelet therapy after recent stent is scheduled for cataract surgery. Perioperative management?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin; coordinate timing of P2Y12 per ophthalmology given low bleeding risk

Answer

Stop both aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor 7 days prior

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Answer

Bridge with heparin

Answer

Stop aspirin but continue P2Y12 inhibitor

Practice question

A 71-year-old woman on dual antiplatelet therapy after recent stent is scheduled for cataract surgery. Perioperative management?