whether to stop antithrombotics for MINOR surgical procedures or endoscopy
Questions often come up about whether to stop antithrombotics for MINOR surgical procedures or endoscopy.
Explain that it comes down to weighing the risk of bleeding if the drug is continued...versus the risk of a clot if it's stopped.
Use a common-sense approach and your professional judgment.
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