A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis scheduled for minor dermatologic surgery asks about stopping aspirin used for prior TIA. Perioperative cardiovascula...

Question

A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis scheduled for minor dermatologic surgery asks about stopping aspirin used for prior TIA. Perioperative cardiovascular guidance suggests which approach?

Accepted Answer

Continue secondary prevention antiplatelets for low-bleeding-risk procedures

Answer

Stop antiplatelet therapy for all minor procedures

Answer

Bridge with heparin

Answer

Delay surgery for 6 months

Answer

Double aspirin dose pre-op

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Antiplatelet Management

A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis scheduled for minor dermatologic surgery asks about stopping aspirin used for prior TIA. Perioperative cardiovascular guidance suggests which approach?