A 59-year-old with NSTEMI is stabilized on guideline therapy. He asks when elective noncardiac surgery can be considered safely. Which statement align...

Question

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI is stabilized on guideline therapy. He asks when elective noncardiac surgery can be considered safely. Which statement aligns with perioperative guidance?

Accepted Answer

Delay elective noncardiac surgery for at least 60 days after MI; longer if stented and depending on stent type and DAPT

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Proceed within 2 weeks if asymptomatic

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Stop all antiplatelets 7 days before any surgery by default

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Bridging with IV GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors is standard

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PCI is required before any elective surgery in CAD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): NSTEMI

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI is stabilized on guideline therapy. He asks when elective noncardiac surgery can be considered safely. Which statement aligns with perioperative guidance?