- male
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad had bypass surgery five years ago and has been on blood thinners since then. Now he needs cataract surgery and the eye doctor advised stopping his blood thinners for a week. Is it really necessary to stop them, and could stopping the meds cause any risks for his heart condition?
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