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Is There Any Need Of This Medication?
my fater is being released from hospital today...heart function at 17%. he suffered a mild stroke; second one in 2 years since difibulater...meds seem to be doing the trick. ok, so here s my question: one doc wants him on plavix & the other doc says no...he s uncertain who to listen to...any advise?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.
Here your after heart function is only 17% so he is on high risk for heart issue as well he already have got stroke attack too. So he should take plavix or any other blood thinner.
Here since I Dont know his age as well complete past medical history I suggest to take one more opinion from another neuro physician discuss in detail your father medical health issues.
I am sure this is useful for you.
Take care
Here your after heart function is only 17% so he is on high risk for heart issue as well he already have got stroke attack too. So he should take plavix or any other blood thinner.
Here since I Dont know his age as well complete past medical history I suggest to take one more opinion from another neuro physician discuss in detail your father medical health issues.
I am sure this is useful for you.
Take care
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