Editorial


Non-cardiac surgery following drug-eluting coronary stent implantation—a question of timing?

Andrew J. Mitchell, Michael A. Gillies, Nicholas L. Cruden

Abstract

“Dear colleague, this 68 year old diabetic lady recently underwent percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stents. Unfortunately, she now requires hip replacement surgery. I would be grateful for your advice regarding the optimal timing of surgery …”

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