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Should patients with blocked arteries be given a blood thinner after carotid surgery?

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Yes: If there is stanosis after surgery and it is not at a critical point, it is very important to take blood thinners.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Depends: Most patients do not need a anticoagulant but most should be placed on an antiplatetet agent like Aspirin or plavix (clopidogrel).

Answered 6/24/2014

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