Dual Antiplatelet Management in the Perioperative Period: A Systematic Review

Shekelle P, Maggard-Gibbons M, Girgis MD, Blegen M, Corley AM, Premji A, Ulloa J, Begashaw M, Larkin J. Dual Antiplatelet Management in the Perioperative Period: A Systematic Review. VA Evidence-based Synthesis Program Reports. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2023 Feb 1.

The Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP) is responding to a request from Jason Johanning, Medical Director, Surgical Quality Improvement Program in National Surgery Office, to review the evidence on the occurrence of major adverse events associated with continuing, suspending, or varying dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in the perioperative period. Findings from this review will be used to inform guidance on the management of DAPT in the perioperative period for patients undergoing major elective, urgent, or emergent surgeries.