SCD and Blood Thinners?

November 30, 2012
Asked By:AbundanceIsMyBirthright in Hawaii, HI

Is it common practice to use a SCD during a tummytuck and give a patient blood thinners post surger?

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December 5, 2012

Answer: Preventing clots with tummy tucks

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January 10, 2013

Answer: SCDs and Blood Thinners with Tummy Tuck

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January 10, 2013

Answer: SCDs and Blood Thinners with Tummy Tuck

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August 19, 2014

Answer: VTE Prevention Strategy Sound

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August 19, 2014

Answer: VTE Prevention Strategy Sound

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December 5, 2012

Answer: DVT prevention

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Kevin Brenner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 5, 2012

Answer: DVT prevention

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December 4, 2012

Answer: Prevention of blood clots is good medicine

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December 4, 2012

Answer: Prevention of blood clots is good medicine

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