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Clopidogrel resistance and variability in platelet recovery after drug discontinuation pose clinical challenges, particularly for regional anaesthesia and blood management. The aim of this study was to characterise platelet function and determine the prevalence of antiplatelet resistance using near\u2010patient viscoelastic testing in patients undergoing major, elective non\u2010cardiac vascular surgery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a single\u2010centre, prospective, observational cohort study at a tertiary vascular surgery centre. Adults scheduled for elective vascular surgery were recruited into four groups: aspirin; clopidogrel; dual antiplatelet therapy; and control (no antiplatelet therapy). Blood samples were obtained at pre\u2010operative assessment and on the day of surgery. Platelet function was assessed using thromboelastography and von Willebrand factor antigen levels. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with antiplatelet resistance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eighty patients were enrolled, of whom 64 proceeded to surgery. Antiplatelet resistance was common, affecting 25\u201370% of patients at baseline depending on regimen and 15\u201383% on the day of surgery. Clopidogrel resistance was most frequent (70%). Two patients experienced early graft or stent thrombosis, both with evidence of clopidogrel resistance and elevated von Willebrand factor; von Willebrand factor levels exceeded the normal range in two\u2010thirds of patients. In an exploratory analysis, clopidogrel cessation 5\u20137\u2009days pre\u2010operatively did not result in a statistically significant change in platelet inhibition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>High rates of clopidogrel resistance and elevated von Willebrand factor were observed in patients with planned vascular surgery, suggesting that current peri\u2010operative discontinuation guidelines may not restore normal platelet function. Larger multicentre studies that incorporate standardised platelet and near\u2010patient genetic testing are required to validate these findings and guide personalised peri\u2010operative antiplatelet management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/anae.70234","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,13]],"date-time":"2026-05-13T10:57:07Z","timestamp":1778669827000},"page":"1236-1244","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Platelet function in patients undergoing major non\u2010cardiac vascular surgery (\n                    <scp>PLUGS<\/scp>\n                    ): a prospective cohort study*"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"81","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1869-2231","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Akshay","family":"Shah","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Anaesthesia Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust  London 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