Question

A 74-year-old with stable angina on optimal therapy is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery. He had a DES placed 7 months ago. What should be done regarding timing?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with surgery; ≥6 months after DES is acceptable

Answer

Delay until 12 months after DES

Answer

Cancel surgery indefinitely

Answer

Proceed only if DAPT is stopped

Answer

Proceed immediately regardless of timing

Practice question

A 74-year-old with stable angina on optimal therapy is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery. He had a DES placed 7 months ago. What should be done regarding timing?