Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10103875 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This study uses sensitive measures of platelet function to demonstrate the duration of increased bleeding tendency after withdrawal of aspirin therapy. It supports discontinuation of aspirin therapy 5 days before elective surgery (with the operation being performed on the sixth day).
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Authors
Ronan A. AFRCSI, Gerard T. (FRCSI), Basil H. (FIMLS), Damien A. AFRCSI, Brian J. (AFRCSI), Mary R. MD, H. Paul (FRCSI),