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Hello, can you tell me if it is standard to be given blood thinners before a surgical procedure, as a precaution? this is for someone who has no history of blood clots. would a hospital, surgeon, or doctor give you a blood thinner prior, to be safe. is
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If : If someone is undergoing a major operation and the operation is expected to be long a small dose of blood thinner (much lower than the dose to fully thin the blood) is usually given to prevent a blood clot from forming while the patient is undergoing surgery.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes, : Yes, it can be depending on the medical concerns and issues with the patient; caner, obesity, medical risks for blood clots, etc. Some surgical procedures have higher risks of blood clots, such as some orthopedic surgical procedures, where blood thinner use is more common and recommended.
Answered 10/4/2016
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