Significant Differences between Vascular and Nonvascular Surgeons in the Perioperative Management of Antiplatelet Therapies in Patients with Coronary Stents

This national survey demonstrates significant variation in perioperative antiplatelet management in patients with coronary stents, with marked differences between vascular and nonvascular surgeons. More effective communication of existing guidelines or the development of new specialty-specific professional guidelines appears prudent in reducing this variability in practice.