A 58-year-old with NSTEMI underwent DES implantation. Six weeks later needs elective cholecystectomy (non-urgent). Best management regarding timing?...

Question

A 58-year-old with NSTEMI underwent DES implantation. Six weeks later needs elective cholecystectomy (non-urgent). Best management regarding timing?

Accepted Answer

Defer elective noncardiac surgery >=3 months after DES if possible

Answer

Proceed now; DES timing irrelevant

Answer

Wait >=12 months in all cases

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets and operate immediately

Answer

Operate now with heparin bridging

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Timing After PCI