A 71-year-old on dual antiplatelet therapy after an ACS DES 2 months ago requires elective hernia repair (moderate bleeding risk). Best timing per rev...

Question

A 71-year-old on dual antiplatelet therapy after an ACS DES 2 months ago requires elective hernia repair (moderate bleeding risk). Best timing per revascularisation guidance?

Accepted Answer

continue aspirin

Answer

Proceed now; stop all antiplatelets for 7 days

Answer

Delay elective surgery until at least 6 months if possible; if urgent

Answer

Stop aspirin and continue P2Y12 inhibitor

Answer

Stop both agents day before

"cardiology" MCQ (SBA): Coronary Artery Revascularisation

A 71-year-old on dual antiplatelet therapy after an ACS DES 2 months ago requires elective hernia repair (moderate bleeding risk). Best timing per revascularisation guidance?