A member asked:

I have arotic dissection i got stent for that could i take alcohol and one ciggrate a day....

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Not recommended: The goal is to keep your blood pressure stable and reduce any abnormalities of your blood clotting system. EtOH and cigarettes can affect those things, hence, are NOT recommended.

Answered 6/16/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can i get aortic dissection without being hospitalized?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long could someone live with aortic dissection without being hospitalized?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How do I know if i'm at increased risk for an aortic dissection?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Aortic dissection -- is this genetic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer