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Stemi 4 months ago. when is it safe to sto effient for thyroid biopsy? had 2 stents in rca. one clotted in20 min so they put another one in as emergen
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One yr: We recommend to take it for 1 yr. If biopsy has to be done and surgeon won't perform without stopping Effient then after 6 months please discuss with your cardiologist to stop Effient for couple of days.
Answered 6/25/2014
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