United Kingdom
A 51-year-old male asked about a 88-year-old male:
89 yr old in hospital on aspirin clopidogrel and warfarin for stroke and heart attack has had another stroke and blockage seen on brain scan and swelling left side of brain how come while on so many thinners is it possible?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Unfortunately: some "strokes" are BLEEDS...
Speak with her Neurologist
More information needed
Hope this helps
Dr Z
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Yes, it can happen: For several reasons, the case isn't easy, and it seems that there is lot going on. I trust that the hospital and the treating doctors are doing their best, wish you all, the best
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Last updated May 16, 2017
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