While current guidelines recommend cessation of clopidogrel 5 to 7 days before an operative procedure, our data demonstrate that timing of clopidogrel cessation within 7 days of an operative procedure does not affect the prevalence of postoperative bleeding requiring transfusion or mortality.

When should I stop taking clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel should not be taken if you have: an active (bleeding) peptic ulcer. recently had a brain haemorrhage. haemophilia or any other bleeding disorder.

How long can you stop clopidogrel?

If DES is placed in a stable ischemic heart disease, the recommendation for DAPT calls for a minimum of 6 months (Class I). After the 6 months duration, if no high risk or significant bleeding is noted, DAPT could be continued for more than 6 months (Class IIb) (7).