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Does angioplasty mean anticoagulates and antiplatelets?

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Does angioplasty mean anticoagulates and antiplatelets?

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:33 am
by KDGO
I would like to get feedback on those who have had angioplasty if they were prescribed an anticoagulant (as heparin, coumadin) and/or antiplatelet (as aspirin or plavix). If so what dose/length?
Thank you for your prompt advise!

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 1:28 pm
by joge
After ballooning: fraxiparine for 20 day's.

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:01 pm
by lucky125
Trust your doctor, K. I promise he won't steer you wrong!

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:22 pm
by belsadie
I had angios the end of July, no stents. I was told to take one regular strength aspirin a day..that's it.
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