A 54-year-old on clopidogrel for a stent requires urgent noncardiac surgery in 48 hours. What can reduce bleeding risk while balancing stent thrombosi...

Question

A 54-year-old on clopidogrel for a stent requires urgent noncardiac surgery in 48 hours. What can reduce bleeding risk while balancing stent thrombosis risk?

Accepted Answer

Discuss delay; if cannot delay, stop clopidogrel now and continue aspirin

Answer

Stop clopidogrel immediately; start LMWH bridge

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Continue clopidogrel regardless

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Stop aspirin and continue clopidogrel

Answer

Start warfarin bridge

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A 54-year-old on clopidogrel for a stent requires urgent noncardiac surgery in 48 hours. What can reduce bleeding risk while balancing stent thrombosis risk?