An increasing number of patients who are receiving anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy require cutaneous surgery. Such pharmacotherapies are usually suspended based on experience in gynecologic, thoracic, and abdominal surgery. However, this practice may increase the risk of suffering a thromboembolic event. We review perioperative management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy, compl...

The rationale behind dual antiplatelet therapy after successful stenting is based upon two indications. First, the stented segment requires protection from stent thrombosis that occurs as a result of inflammation during healing. Second, the areas inside and outside the stented section require protection from the development of progressive atherosclerosis and plaque rupture. The first of these t...