A member asked:

Had celiac artery stent placed 4 months ago.taken off aspirin cuz bruising.still on plavix.surgeon refilled rx for another year.why on so long?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

We are still: LEARNING about the length of time antiplatelet (and anticoagulants in general) therapy is optimal in patients with various diagnoses. Follow the instructions of your treating physician. He/She will be keeping up to date with major studies and the results. Hope this is helpful. Dr Z

Answered 8/11/2018

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