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I Had Three Stints Placed, Should I Be Taking Plavix And Aspirin ?

I had three stints placed in july and was perscribed plavix and asprin four 4 months. I did not have a heart ? attack. Should I be taking this medicine?
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The stints are just a precautionary measure. The perscribed medication keeps the coagulated blood from causing a heart attack. Please hear and obey the good doc.
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I Had Three Stints Placed, Should I Be Taking Plavix And Aspirin ?

The stints are just a precautionary measure. The perscribed medication keeps the coagulated blood from causing a heart attack. Please hear and obey the good doc.