Blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) are taken by many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes. This can pose a dilemma when a patient needs to undergo a surgical procedure, because blood thinners can increase the risk of bleeding. But a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology advises that it is likely safe to continue taking blood thinners before minor procedures ...Saturday, 1 June 2013
Safe for Stroke Patients to Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgical Procedures: Research
Blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) are taken by many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes. This can pose a dilemma when a patient needs to undergo a surgical procedure, because blood thinners can increase the risk of bleeding. But a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology advises that it is likely safe to continue taking blood thinners before minor procedures ...
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