A 60-year-old with NSTEMI on DAPT is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery in 3 months. What timing is recommended after DES for ACS?...

Question

A 60-year-old with NSTEMI on DAPT is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery in 3 months. What timing is recommended after DES for ACS?

Accepted Answer

Delay elective surgery ideally for 12 months after ACS DES

Answer

Proceed at 1 month

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Proceed at 3 months without issue

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No need to delay if DAPT can be stopped

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Surgery should be cancelled indefinitely

timing of surgery post-pci MCQ (SBA): NSTEMI