I have two patients scheduled for 2nd toe arthrodesis surgery. One is taking Plavix (Clopidogrel), and the other is taking Effient (Prasugrel). Naturally, I ask the patient's prescribing physician if they would permit the patient to discontinue these meds at least 5 days pre-op. For these two cases, when I contacted the patient's cardiologists, they both stated they would prefer not to discontinue the anticoagulants and asked if I could perform the surgery with the patients continuing their anticoagulant therapy.
Members do not see these Ads. Sign Up.
What has been your experience in performing this type of procedure with a patient continuing their Plavix or Effient? Any tips or pearls?
Thanks.