HEALTH TOPICS 
Ask the doctor: Can I have my hernia fixed while taking Plavix?
I had stents placed. My doctor told me to take Plavix and aspirin
indefinitely. Now I need a hernia repair. My surgeon said to stop
taking the drugs before the operation. My cardiologist says that
would increase my chance of a clot in one of the stents.
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