Table 3 Haematology Advice
From: Clopidogrel in Orthopaedic patients: a review of current practice in Scotland
Haematology Department | Should clopidogrel be stopped | If stopped when | What DVT prophylaxis should be used |
|---|---|---|---|
GRI | No (if not on aspirin) | N/A | Clopidogrel |
Yes (if on aspirin also) | 7 days | Aspirin | |
ERI | Yes | 2 – 3 days | LMWH * |
ARI | Yes | 3 days | Fondaparinux if high risk otherwise none |
Ninewells | Yes | 7 – 10 days | LMWH if high risk otherwise none |