Question

A 68-year-old woman with chronic HFrEF and diabetes is scheduled for elective surgery. Which perioperative medication change is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop SGLT2 inhibitor 3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Continue SGLT2 inhibitor to reduce HF events

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor 14 days before surgery in all

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy pre-op

Answer

Begin verapamil for rate control

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with chronic HFrEF and diabetes is scheduled for elective surgery. Which perioperative medication change is recommended?