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Why Should Plavix Be Stopped Before A Heart Valve Replacement?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Question: I am having aheart valve replacement in 2 weaks, I was told to stop taking Plavix. should I and why XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Plavix increases chances for bleeding complication Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Plavix is a blood thinner drug, which makes it difficult for the blood to get clotted, prolonging the time of hemorrhage (bleeding). Your cardio-surgeon has asked to stop it before the surgery, it was because the doctor wants to protect you from bleeding complication of the valve replacement surgery. Wish good luck in your next operation! Dr.Bardha
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Why Should Plavix Be Stopped Before A Heart Valve Replacement?

Brief Answer: Plavix increases chances for bleeding complication Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Plavix is a blood thinner drug, which makes it difficult for the blood to get clotted, prolonging the time of hemorrhage (bleeding). Your cardio-surgeon has asked to stop it before the surgery, it was because the doctor wants to protect you from bleeding complication of the valve replacement surgery. Wish good luck in your next operation! Dr.Bardha