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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Q&A: How long should I take Plavix?

(inteliHealth) UPDATED 2008-06-06
A reader who has had a heart attack and two stents inserted asks experts at InteliHealth how long he should continue taking Plavix and if it's safe to take the drug with aspirin. Dr. Thomas H. Lee responds with information about the anti-clotting drug, including how the drug works to protect the heart after angioplasty, how long it should be taken, and why it's taken with aspirin. He also explains why it can be good to stay on Plavix indefinitely.  Read full story >
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