A patient on aspirin for long period is selected for elective surgery. What should be done
Correct Answer: Go ahead with surgry maintaining adequate hemostasis
Description: In moderate-risk to high-risk patients who are receiving acetylsalicylic acid and require noncardiac surgery, continuing acetylsalicylic acid around the time of surgery is suggested instead of stopping acetylsalicylic acid 7 to 10 days before surgery.
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