Will blood thinner be a best option before a surgery on gall bladder?
Patient: I had drug iluting stent placed in september 2013 now my gallbladder is by hidascan functioning at only 5% talked to surgen and he wanted to use a bridge (blood thinner) for five days and then do surgery  my heart dr. says no can't stop asprin and plavix he will find me a dr to do surgery  your thoughts on this matter  thanks Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.youshould not use blood thinners 5 das prior to surgery and there is no compromsiing with this. to low prothrombine time may have bad effect on sugery and may cause difficulties in hemostasis so consult your surgeon once again about this. WIsh you good health. Regards