What are the effects of timing of chronic pre-operative aspirin discontinuation on morbidity and mortality in coronary artery bypass surgery?
A study published in Circulation in 2011 found that discontinuing chronic pre-operative aspirin use was associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity in coronary artery bypass surgery. The study included data from 25,424 patients and found that discontinuing aspirin in the pre-operative period was associated with a higher risk of in-hospital death, stroke, and reoperation for bleeding.