
What Causes Blood In Sputum When With A History Of Triple Bypass Surgery?

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Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Based on the data you provided the most common cause of hemoptysis (spitting blood in the morning) is the use anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (i.e. Eliqus and Aspirin). Spitting blood is one of the common side effects of Eliqus and this side effect is more pronounced when it's used with aspirin.
Other causes of hemoptysis (spitting blood) are:
- Heart failure
- Pulmonary disorders
If you were my patient I would suggest to:
- Stop taking Aspirin and Eliqus till you contact a pulmonologist.
- Chest x-ray/lung ct scanner
- Cardiac echo
- Lung Bronchoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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