Use Of Antiplatelet Drugs In Patients Having Cardiac And Noncardiac Operations
Publication Date: November 1, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Risk factor screening
Risk factor screening for bleeding in patients requiring cardiovascular procedures is indicated as soon as possible before operation to intervene and modify risk factors, if possible. Special attention should be given to patients with combinations of the major risk factors listed below. (B, Class I)
One of the few modifiable preoperative risk factors is use of antiplatelet drugs, and special attention should be given to this risk factor.
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Title
Use Of Antiplatelet Drugs In Patients Having Cardiac And Noncardiac Operations
Authoring Organization
Society of Thoracic Surgeons