General Surgery — Flashcards

Prasugrel works by _____ which stops platelet activation and aggregation

Clopidogrel works by inhibiting _____ which stops platelet activation and aggregation

If aspirin must be stopped for surgery, it should be stopped _____ prior

Aspirin works by inhibiting _____

If prasugrel must be stopped for surgery, it should be stopped _____ prior

Low-molecular-weight heparin should be stopped _____ prior to surgery

What is the mechanism of action for fondaparinux? _____

If ticagrelor must be stopped for surgery, it should be stopped _____ prior

What is the mechanism of action for unfractionated heparin? _____

Ticagrelor works by _____ which stops platelet activation and aggregation