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Suggest Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease
My husband has been prescribed Plavix to deal with peripheral artery disease. Isn t this the drug that had a class-action suit some years ago? Also, do I understand correctly that Plavix is not a blood thinner, thus the need to take a baby aspirin as well? Thank you.
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
The Plavix is an antiplatelet medication used in many of the cardiac as well as peripheral vascular conditions for its vivid benefits.
The need of additional intake of Aspirin is individual case decision to be made by the treating physician and you must discuss the same with your consultant only for better precise guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
The Plavix is an antiplatelet medication used in many of the cardiac as well as peripheral vascular conditions for its vivid benefits.
The need of additional intake of Aspirin is individual case decision to be made by the treating physician and you must discuss the same with your consultant only for better precise guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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