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Can a biopsy be taken during egd if one is taking plavix (clopidogrel)?

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Generally not: It's not advisable because of the risk of bleeding, but like everything else in medicine and life, every case is different, and there may be extenuating circumstances that make the risk/benefit ratio reasonable.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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No!: Blood thinners should be held prior to EGD, assuming biopsies will need to be performed.

Answered 11/26/2015

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