A 57-year-old on dapagliflozin for T2D and HFrEF is scheduled for elective knee replacement. When should dapagliflozin be stopped?...

Question

A 57-year-old on dapagliflozin for T2D and HFrEF is scheduled for elective knee replacement. When should dapagliflozin be stopped?

Accepted Answer

3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Morning of surgery only

Answer

7-10 days before surgery

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Stop only if glucose >200 mg/dL

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative-SGLT2 Holding