Question

A 59-year-old preoperative patient on empagliflozin for HF is scheduled for elective hernia repair. According to the 2024 perioperative CV guideline, how should SGLT2 inhibitors be managed?

Accepted Answer

Stop 3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Stop morning of surgery only

Answer

Stop 1 day before surgery

Answer

Switch to insulin bridge for all patients

Practice question

A 59-year-old preoperative patient on empagliflozin for HF is scheduled for elective hernia repair. According to the 2024 perioperative CV guideline, how should SGLT2 inhibitors be managed?