GFR 49 (post heart stent procedure)

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Asked for Male, 37 Years

Hi Doctors, My father(68) underwent pacemaker implant and two stents. He was advised by the doctor to use Brilinta 90mg along with few others. After 1.5 months of using the tablet. We took a blood test for him and the GFR is 49. Please advise if we have to stop it or continue. Thank you.

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Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 7 yrs exp Alappuzha · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 7 yrs exp Alappuzha

Brillinta should be continued

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