A 66-year-old man with CAD stopped clopidogrel 5 days before elective colon surgery 14 months after ACS PCI. He stayed on aspirin. He asks if the timi...

Question

A 66-year-old man with CAD stopped clopidogrel 5 days before elective colon surgery 14 months after ACS PCI. He stayed on aspirin. He asks if the timing was appropriate. Best response?

Accepted Answer

elective surgery with aspirin continuation is reasonable

Answer

Yes; beyond 12 months after ACS DES

Answer

No; must wait 24 months

Answer

DAPT must continue indefinitely for all

Answer

Stopping both agents is required

cardiology MCQ (SBA): ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline (2021): Coronary Revascularization; ACC/AHA (2024): Perioperative

A 66-year-old man with CAD stopped clopidogrel 5 days before elective colon surgery 14 months after ACS PCI. He stayed on aspirin. He asks if the timing was appropriate. Best response?