A 66-year-old undergoing intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery asks about statins. Which is correct?...

Question

A 66-year-old undergoing intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery asks about statins. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue statins; initiating is reasonable for those with indications

Answer

Stop statins 1 week before surgery

Answer

Switch to short-acting CCB

Answer

Start high-dose beta-blocker on day of surgery

Answer

Statins increase peri-operative MI risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peri-operative Medicine