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Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Nov 2013
[ASA and clopidogrel for urological operations. Perioperative management].
- C Fischer and G Lümmen.
- Urologe A. 2013 Nov 1;52(11):1597-605.
AbstractIn a systematic overview and meta-analysis among more than 50,000 patients at risk for coronary artery disease, not adhering to or discontinuing aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) was associated with a significantly increased risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction or death. Withdrawal of low dose aspirin was correlated with a threefold increase in the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. This risk is present irrespective of the length of time patients had been taking low dose aspirin. Therefore, in patients on chronic low dose aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, aspirin should never be discontinued. In the few available studies in urological surgery the increase in bleeding does not translate into a significant increase in specific morbidity. This seems to be also true for the additional administration of clopidogrel to aspirin. Nevertheless, in patients with drug-eluting stents and dual antiplatelet therapy, urologists should ensure a multidisciplinary management of the perioperative course.
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