Nicotine gum for heart patient

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Asked for Male, 65 Years

Can a patient who recently had stents installed in LAD arteries take nicotine gums/skin patches? He is an avid smoker who had a heart surgery due to calcium depositition and arterial blockage. The Doctor who operated on him is currently unavailable for consultation. The patient now has some severe withdrawal symptoms and craves smoke..

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