Table 3

Haematology Advice

Haematology Department
Should clopidogrel be stopped
If stopped when
What DVT prophylaxis should be used

GRI
No (if not on aspirin)
N/A
Clopidogrel

Yes (if on aspirin also)
7 days
Aspirin
ERI
Yes
2 – 3 days
LMWH *
ARI
Yes
3 days
Fondaparinux if high risk otherwise none
Ninewells
Yes
7 – 10 days
LMWH if high risk otherwise none

* LMWH – Low Molecular Weight Heparin (eg. Enoxaparin/Clexane)

Joseph et al. Thrombosis Journal 2007 5:6   doi:10.1186/1477-9560-5-6