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Platelet function after cessation of chronic clopidogrel therapy.
Peter G Perakis1, Tahir Yunus, Graham Long
1Department of Surgery, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA. pperaki1@hfhs.org
The American Surgeon
|January 26, 2012
Summary
Discontinuing clopidogrel before surgery allows platelet function to recover over 4 days. Individual monitoring of platelet function aids surgeons in managing patients on clopidogrel therapy undergoing elective procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pharmacology
- Surgical Management
Background:
- Clopidogrel is frequently used in patients requiring surgery.
- Managing clopidogrel therapy perioperatively presents clinical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate platelet function changes after clopidogrel discontinuation in patients undergoing elective surgery.
- To determine the time course of platelet function recovery post-clopidogrel cessation.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of patients on chronic clopidogrel therapy scheduled for elective surgery.
- Platelet function assessed using VerifyNow P2Y12 device at baseline and every other day before surgery.
- Analysis of platelet inhibition levels and P2Y12 reaction units.
Main Results:
- Mean platelet inhibition decreased from 32.1% at baseline to 3.7% by Day 4 after clopidogrel discontinuation.
- Significant time-dependent decrease in platelet inhibition (P=0.011) was observed.
- Considerable interindividual variability in P2Y12 reaction units and decreased clopidogrel effect noted with proton pump inhibitor co-administration.
Conclusions:
- Platelet function significantly recovers within a week of clopidogrel discontinuation.
- Individual platelet function monitoring can guide perioperative decisions for patients on clopidogrel.
- Further research into factors influencing clopidogrel's antiplatelet effect is warranted.
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