Why the study?
Does maintenance of antiplatelet agents improve outcomes in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery?
Does maintenance of antiplatelet agents improve outcomes in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery?
Aspirin should generally be maintained throughout the perioperative period in noncardiac surgery to prevent thrombotic events, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for complex cases.
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Supports aspirin continuation in noncardiac surgery; leaves open optimal strategies for high-bleeding-risk cases.
Llau et al. (2009) studied this question.
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