A 68-year-old with minor stroke on day 1 has planned carotid endarterectomy in 10 days. Current therapy: DAPT. Hemostasis risk is high. Perioperative ...

Question

A 68-year-old with minor stroke on day 1 has planned carotid endarterectomy in 10 days. Current therapy: DAPT. Hemostasis risk is high. Perioperative antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop clopidogrel 5-7 days pre-op; continue aspirin

Answer

Continue DAPT through surgery

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets

Answer

Stop aspirin and continue clopidogrel

Answer

Start anticoagulation instead

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Antiplatelet Management

A 68-year-old with minor stroke on day 1 has planned carotid endarterectomy in 10 days. Current therapy: DAPT. Hemostasis risk is high. Perioperative antiplatelet plan?