TURBT within two months of MI/stents

Hey guys, I'm an anesthesiologist. I'm curious about the progression of bladder tumors. I've just finished a case where the patient had an MI less than two months ago, requiring a DES for RCA occlusion. Sent home on dual antiplatelet medication, ASA + Brilinta. Thereafter, he had some hematuria. Sent for cysto. Urology curbsided Cardiology, who just hears the word "Cancer" and says, ok go ahead with it, and ok to stop antiplatelets for 3 days. If this were completely elective, it... TURBT within two months of MI/stents
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