Question

A 58-year-old with NSTEMI on ticagrelor requires elective noncardiac surgery in 2 weeks. Per perioperative guidance, how should ticagrelor be managed?

Accepted Answer

Hold for 5 days before surgery

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Hold for 24 hours

Answer

Hold for 3 days before surgery

Answer

Hold for 10 days before surgery

Practice question

A 58-year-old with NSTEMI on ticagrelor requires elective noncardiac surgery in 2 weeks. Per perioperative guidance, how should ticagrelor be managed?