Discontinue Aspirin Before Stent/CABG Surgery?
Discontinue Aspirin Before Stent/CABG Surgery?
Step Dad is having a cardiogram with possible stent, possible bypass graft done Tuesday…
They forgot to ask the doctor about discontinuing his aspirin therapy before the procedure, but asked the medical assistant who was giving them their pre-op instructions, and he said “oh no you can keep taking that”.
This seems unusual to me… He's never had a heart attack or stroke, but is just taking the aspirin because his GP told him it might be good for him at 77.
I should think they would want better control over his clotting factors for a surgery like this.
Is this really wise? Anyone have any info/experience on this?
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