John is scheduled for elective right total knee replacement…

John is scheduled for elective right total knee replacement in two weeks. He is scheduled for preoperative clearance with you today. During review of his past medical history, you see that John has a significant cardiovascular disease history (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease) and that he recently (2 months prior) had two drug-eluting stents placed in his heart following a heart attack. John tells you that he remembers the orthopedic surgery nurse team stating he should discontinue his antiplatelet medications at least a week prior to the procedure. Medication List – metoprolol succinate, valsartan, atorvastatin, amlodipine, ticagrelor, aspirin As the provider tasked with managing his preoperative clearance, what is the correct course of action?