Aspirin use before bypass may be beneficial
Patient Safety Monitor Alert, September 28, 2005
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New research suggests that the use of aspirin before bypass surgery may help patients recover from the procedure, according to a brief in the Los Angeles Times.
Aspirin helps prevent clotting, which can lead to further complications. The results of the cited study conflict with the commonly-held belief that Aspirin, as a blood thinner, should be avoided before surgery.
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