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I have a tumor slightly bigger than a golf ball in my abdomen, probably due to ovarian cancer. also have a history of heart attack and 3 stents. can i stay on plavix (clopidogrel) and still have the surgery?
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Best to ask doctors.: Your cardiologist and gynecological surgeon will need to have an input in the decision to stop/continue the plavix (clopidogrel).
Answered 7/31/2013
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When were : The stents placed? Are they drug eluting? Plavix (clopidogrel) significantly increases bleeding risks with surgery.
Answered 1/25/2015
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Probably not: Bleeding risk for surgery. Will do alternative therapy and be off Plavix (clopidogrel) for five -seven days.
Answered 6/30/2014
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See doctors: Prior to surgery, a person with these problems and this medication should see a cardiologist and surgeon to discuss medical history and medications. Plavix (clopidogrel) is frequently stopped about 7-10 days before surgery, and may be replaced with other medications to prevent clotting. They will advise.
Answered 6/30/2014
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