Antiplatelets and surgery

Evidence-based neurology checklist on antiplatelets and surgery: Aspirin and surgery Continue Aspirin for minor dental, skin, or cataract surgery Continue for non-cardiac surgery if the risk of a cardiovascular event is high Withhold Aspirin for 7-10 days before surgery if the risk of thrombosis…

Aspirin and surgery

  • Continue Aspirin for minor dental, skin, or cataract surgery
  • Continue for non-cardiac surgery if the risk of a cardiovascular event is high
  • Withhold Aspirin for 7-10 days before surgery if the risk of thrombosis is low

Clopidogrel and surgery

References

  1. Douketis JD, Spyropoulos AC, Spencer FA, et al. Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012; 141(2 Suppl):e326S-e350S.

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