Question

A 62-year-old with TIA and minor stroke 6 months ago is on clopidogrel. He is scheduled for high bleeding risk surgery. Per CHEST, what about holding clopidogrel?

Accepted Answer

Hold clopidogrel 5 days prior for high bleeding risk surgery

Answer

Hold 24 hours prior only

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Bridge with LMWH

Answer

Switch to aspirin 48 hours before

Practice question

A 62-year-old with TIA and minor stroke 6 months ago is on clopidogrel. He is scheduled for high bleeding risk surgery. Per CHEST, what about holding clopidogrel?