Question

A 69-year-old with AF, recent DES (2 months), and high bleeding risk needs urgent hip fracture surgery. What approach balances risks per perioperative guideline?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with surgery; continue aspirin and coordinate shortest feasible P2Y12 interruption with cardiology

Answer

Delay surgery 6 months regardless

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets now

Answer

Bridge with heparin instead of antiplatelets

Answer

Proceed and hold aspirin only

Practice question

A 69-year-old with AF, recent DES (2 months), and high bleeding risk needs urgent hip fracture surgery. What approach balances risks per perioperative guideline?