01/09/2026
Stopping Blood Thinners Before Surgery? READ THIS FIRST! 🩸
Taking blood thinners and scheduled for a minor or major procedure like dental extraction, cataract, or hernia surgery? 🩺🩸 Don't stop your medication without a clear medical strategy!
Key Takeaways:
Elective Surgeries: Ideally, postpone non-urgent elective procedures for 3 to 12 months after starting blood thinners to protect your heart.
Urgent Procedures: If surgery cannot wait, blood thinners are temporarily stopped 5 days prior under strict medical supervision.
Bridging Therapy: Low Molecular Weight Heparin (e.g., 0.6 mg) is administered during the off-days to prevent dangerous blood clots.
Restarting Safely: Omit the dose on surgery day and restart oral blood thinners 48 hours post-procedure under physician guidance.
👨⚕️ Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma (Director & Head - Cardiology,
Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon)
📞 Contact: 094673 02003
🌐 Website: dramitbhushansharma.com