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i was informed "i" recently had a heart attack, w/blood tests i also have a "low" platelette count, normal red/white cell count. whate "other" than taking baby asperin would you suggest? age 53, normal bp, weight/height 4'10", 117 lb female

 

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baby asprin as instructed via VA

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July 8 4:24 PM (23 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Check with your doctor if you can take Plavix . For more information please click the links just below:

http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/pla1338.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601040.html

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July 8 4:37 PM (13 minutes later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: Thank you, I do not feel i am able to take the recommed medication you referred. I will ask, however, i do not take many "pills" as my choice. again thank you. barbara
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July 8 4:46 PM (9 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
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