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)