Question

A 75-year-old man with systolic murmur and severe aortic stenosis is scheduled for elective hernia repair. What perioperative step is emphasized by the 2024 guideline?

Accepted Answer

Consider deferring elective surgery for evaluation of severe AS

Answer

Proceed without additional evaluation

Answer

Start beta-blocker on day of surgery

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets immediately

Answer

Start SGLT2 inhibitor day before

Practice question

A 75-year-old man with systolic murmur and severe aortic stenosis is scheduled for elective hernia repair. What perioperative step is emphasized by the 2024 guideline?