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Should I Stop Aspirin While Angiogram Is Scheduled?

hello doctor, i am going to have an angiogram procedure performed on me on tuesday. my info tells me to prepare my groin area for this by shaving. can you tell me how much to shave? also i take a daily asprin, should i stop this untill after the procedure?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Angiogram doesn't require stopping of aspirin, and rather you should continue it, as it will be beneficial if angioplasty is planned.
Ideally you should shave it from below umbilicus to the same side mid thigh for best aseptic precautions.
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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Should I Stop Aspirin While Angiogram Is Scheduled?

Angiogram doesn t require stopping of aspirin, and rather you should continue it, as it will be beneficial if angioplasty is planned. Ideally you should shave it from below umbilicus to the same side mid thigh for best aseptic precautions. Hoping I could help. Regards Dr Priyank Mody