Question

A 49-year-old man on dual antiplatelet therapy after DES asks about elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. What antiplatelet plan is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin; hold clopidogrel 5-7 days before high-bleeding-risk endoscopy in consultation with cardiology

Answer

Stop both agents 10 days prior

Answer

Continue both agents

Answer

Switch to warfarin temporarily

Answer

Stop aspirin and continue clopidogrel

Practice question

A 49-year-old man on dual antiplatelet therapy after DES asks about elective colonoscopy with polypectomy. What antiplatelet plan is generally recommended?