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2 years 11 months ago #73024 by Carducci7292
Blood Thinners was created by Carducci7292
I have to undergo a cardiac catherization including an angioplasty and installation of a stent. As part of the follow up, my Cardiologist is saying I will have to take a blood thinner for 9 or more months until they can be sure the stent is staying in place correctly. 
Has anyone undergone a stent procedure and/or use of blood thinners as a flow up? If so, would you be willing to share your experiences including what adjustments you made to your ITP treatments? I am currently receiving a weekly injection of NPlate at a dosage of 1 mcg/kg.
Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.

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2 years 11 months ago #73025 by MelA
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The blood thinner I was on after each knee replacement surgery to prevent clots was baby aspirin - can't recall if my friend was put on baby aspirin after stents were installed.   The baby aspirin increased my platelet count. 
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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2 years 8 months ago #73228 by amberyard
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I've been on blood thinners since the beginning of the year for a blood clot in my jugular. The blood thinners actually have helped stabilize my platelets. 

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