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Should i give aspirin to somebody if they are having stroke symptoms but are taking warfarin ?
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Aspirin and stroke: No. The patient may be having a hemorrhagic stroke and Aspirin would make it worse. Call 911.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: Although there is a 15% chance that a stroke is hemorrhagic, the chance of aggravating a stroke with Aspirin on that basis is thus only 15%. Meaning 85% chance you may be doing some good. Warfarin & aspiring work by different methods and are complementary treatments, often combined in certain cases. Of course there is a small risk increase but overall, benefit outweighs risk in emergencies.
Answered 9/20/2019
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