anticoag/platelets pre-op stop Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
warfarin
A
stop - 5 days before surg
bridging? Yes, therapeutic dose LMWH if high thrombotic risk
2
Q
DOACs - apixaban, rivoroxaban
A
high bleed risk surg - stop 48hrs prior
bridging not required
3
Q
aspirin
A
generally continued unless unacceptably high risk of bleeding
4
Q
clopidogrel
A
stop 7 days before surg
5
Q
LMWH
A
therapeutic dose - stop 24hrs before surg
prophylactic dose - stop 12hrs before surg
6
Q
ACEi + ARBs
A
stop 24hrs before surg
- to reduce risk of intraoperative hypotension
7
Q
betablockers
A
do not stop, continue through perioperative period
8
Q
calcium channel blockers
A
do not stop, continue as normal
9
Q
taking which anticoag would you want to check the renal fucntion
A
dabigatran
10
Q
when stop COCP before surgery
A
4weeks, 28days
