Aspirin Intake and Significant Post Extraction Bleeding – Are They Related?
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Anti-platelet therapy is indicated for patients mostly for various cardiovascular conditions. It is not uncommon for such patients to present with dental problems requiring extraction. Continuing anti-platelet therapy pre and post extraction will theoretically increase the risk of haemorrhage while discontinuing increases the risk of life threatening thromboembolic events. This study was thus aimed to compare the amount of post extraction bleeding if aspirin is not stopped as compared to medically fit patients. Material and methods: In this article two groups one taking aspirin for some heart condition and another group with no significant medical history were chosen. Patients of the groups needed extraction of one of their lower molar tooth. Post extraction bleeding was compared between the groups. Results: No significant difference of postextraction bleeding was seen between the group taking aspirin and those who were medically fit. Though in the aspirin taking group bleeding was more but not significant. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was no need to stop aspirin in patients who need extraction of their teeth.
Authors and Affiliations
Shah Shahi Jahan, Mubashir Younis, Sumera Gul, Ajaz Ahmad Shah, Nishaba Naaz
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