A 58-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis is NPO and prepared for surgery. Which perioperative antiplatelet recommendation is appropriate?...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with suspected appendicitis is NPO and prepared for surgery. Which perioperative antiplatelet recommendation is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin in patients with prior coronary stents unless bleeding risk outweighs benefit

Answer

Stop aspirin in all patients preoperatively

Answer

Continue clopidogrel in all cases

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets 10 days prior regardless of indication

Answer

Start warfarin as a bridge

"moderate" MCQ (SBA): Cardiology