Question

A 64-year-old with dental extraction scheduled had a drug-eluting stent placed for NSTEMI 4 months ago. What is the perioperative guidance for elective noncardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

Delay elective surgery to at least 12 months after ACS PCI with DES

Answer

Proceed now; 4 months is sufficient

Answer

Cancel surgery indefinitely

Answer

Proceed if aspirin is held for 5 days

Answer

Proceed if clopidogrel is stopped now

Practice question

A 64-year-old with dental extraction scheduled had a drug-eluting stent placed for NSTEMI 4 months ago. What is the perioperative guidance for elective noncardiac surgery?