Question

A 61-year-old with recent ACS had a drug-eluting stent placed 14 months ago. He is scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. What is the timing recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Proceed; ≥12 months after ACS DES is acceptable for elective surgery

Answer

Delay to 24 months post-PCI

Answer

Surgery must be within 6 months

Answer

Proceed only if dual antiplatelet therapy is continued through surgery

Answer

Cancel surgery unless PCI is reversed

Practice question

A 61-year-old with recent ACS had a drug-eluting stent placed 14 months ago. He is scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. What is the timing recommendation?