Blood Thinners and Surgery: When to stop? When to restart?

Many patients who take a blood thinner will need a procedure or surgery at some point. Often, you will need to stop your blood thinner before the procedure. The question is how to do so safely.

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Medical professionals can find the 2022 Chest guidelines on peri-procedural management of antithrombotic medication here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35964...

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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - What you need to know
0:31 - Do I need to stop my blood thinner?
1:39 - When should I stop the blood thinner?
3:33 - Antiplatelet agents and surgery
4:22 - When can I restart my blood thinner?
5:07 - Preventing clots around surgery
6:30 - Summary

*Remember: This video is NOT meant as medical advice. There are many more factors that go into choosing a blood thinner. These are obviously prescription medications and you must always consult your physician.