Do you always give 325 mg aspirin if not already loaded with antiplatelets prior to the start of every LHC, even just for diagnostics in the absence of ACS?

Do you always administer 325 mg aspirin prior to the start of every left heart catheterization, even if it is just for diagnostic purposes and the patient is not presenting with ACS?

• Yes, I administer 325 mg aspirin to almost all patients prior to an LHC, even for diagnostic purposes, to ensure they have one antiplatelet in their system in case complications arise and PCI is needed
• Yes, unless the patient was on a DOAC and the medication has been held as per protocol
• No, I only administer 325 mg aspirin to patients presenting with ACS or those undergoing therapeutic LHC rather than diagnostic
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