A member asked:

After having surgery performed to replace the aorta, will you need blood thinners for the rest of the life?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends: Okay to ask your surgery team this question. They know your case. The blood thinner may be for a different but related problem, like atrial fibrillation.

Answered 12/9/2013

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