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Should Clexane Be Taken Before Knee Replacement Operation?
I am 75 years old. I have a pace maker and I m on warferin. In one weeks time I m to have a knee replacement operation. I will stop my warferin 7 days prior. Do I need to take clexane before the operation? I know I will take it after. I m worried about being covered during the operation.
Fri, 29 May 2020
Hi,
Clexane stops formation of new blood clots&also stops growth of already formed blood clot but it does not break down already formed clots and this helps in wound healing.
So starting the drug before surgery may jamper healing process..& that's why it is started after optimum time of surgery. Please don't worry about it.Have faith in treating surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
Clexane stops formation of new blood clots&also stops growth of already formed blood clot but it does not break down already formed clots and this helps in wound healing.
So starting the drug before surgery may jamper healing process..& that's why it is started after optimum time of surgery. Please don't worry about it.Have faith in treating surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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