A 64-year-year-old with PCI 3 months ago on DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) needs elective noncardiac surgery with low bleeding risk. Per CHEST Guideline...

Question

A 64-year-year-old with PCI 3 months ago on DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) needs elective noncardiac surgery with low bleeding risk. Per CHEST Guideline (2022): Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy, what is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin; consider delaying surgery to allow adequate DAPT course or discuss continuation with surgeon

Answer

Stop aspirin and continue clopidogrel

Answer

Stop both agents 7 days prior

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to warfarin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cardiology

A 64-year-year-old with PCI 3 months ago on DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) needs elective noncardiac surgery with low bleeding risk. Per CHEST Guideline (2022): Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy, what is reasonable?