Question

A 71-year-old woman with prior DES for ACS 9 months ago needs elective knee replacement. Timing per perioperative cardiac guideline?

Accepted Answer

Delay until >=12 months after DES for ACS

Answer

Proceed now; >=3 months after DES in ACS is adequate

Answer

Delay until >=6 months after DES for ACS

Answer

Proceed now and stop all antiplatelets

Answer

Proceed now with aspirin cessation only

Practice question

A 71-year-old woman with prior DES for ACS 9 months ago needs elective knee replacement. Timing per perioperative cardiac guideline?