“Do you take blood thinners after a stent?”

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“Do you take blood thinners after a stent?”

I will get a heart stent next week. Do you take blood thinners after a stent?

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**Dr. Stephane Leung** Thoracic Surgeon Grand Rapids, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephane Leung Thoracic Surgeon Grand Rapids, MI

Yes, likely dual anitplatelet. ASA and plavix or something similar to plavix. Stephane Leung, MD

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, normally aspirin and Plavix.

**Mina Saeed** Surgeon Evanston, IL · Accepted Answer

Mina Saeed Surgeon Evanston, IL

Hello, depending on the type of stent you will need to be on blood thinners for 6-12 months. I wish you a speedy recovery!