Question

A 62-year-old with chronic stable angina is planned for noncardiac surgery. He had drug‑eluting stent 5 weeks ago and is on DAPT. What is the perioperative recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Defer elective surgery until at least 3 months after DES (preferably 6 months) if possible; continue aspirin

Answer

Proceed now and stop both antiplatelets

Answer

Stop aspirin and continue P2Y12 inhibitor

Answer

Bridge with heparin for antiplatelet effect

Answer

Proceed now because 1 month is sufficient for all DES

Practice question

A 62-year-old with chronic stable angina is planned for noncardiac surgery. He had drug‑eluting stent 5 weeks ago and is on DAPT. What is the perioperative recommendation?