Perspective:

This study reports that the periprocedural management of patients who receive AC and who undergo surgery or invasive procedures involves a number of health care providers, including physicians who perform procedures, the primary care physician, nurses, and pharmacists. Given this complex clinical scenario involving multiple health care professionals, it makes sense to develop clinical pathways with standardized institutional protocols. Furthermore, this represents an important opportunity for professional societies and guidelines committees to work together to provide meaningful suggestions on the basis of current data. In addition, there exists an opportunity for professional societies to support research to address unanswered clinical questions, as well as promote robust educational programs to improve AC care.