A 66-year-old with AF and CAD undergoes elective noncardiac surgery. He is on aspirin only (no stent). Perioperatively, what is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old with AF and CAD undergoes elective noncardiac surgery. He is on aspirin only (no stent). Perioperatively, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin when cardiovascular risk outweighs bleeding and surgery is not high bleeding-risk

Answer

Stop aspirin 7 days prior in all patients

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel pre-op

Answer

Start heparin bridging

Answer

Delay surgery 6 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Antiplatelet Management