Medications

Most patients will have most of their preoperative medication continued after the operation although their dosages may be slightly altered.

Common drugs to continue are:

• Blood thinners or Antiplatelets – (Aspirin or Clopidogrel)
• Blood lowering drugs – (Beta blockers, ACE-inhibitors, or calcium channel blockers)
• Cholesterol lowering drugs – statins
• Diuretics (water tablets)
• Diabetic medication – if diabetic
• Asthma medication – if asthmatic

Common additional medications include:

• Pain killers (Paracetamol and codeine)
• Formal anticoagulation (Warfarin, NOAC’s)
• Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Digoxin)

These will be relayed on your discharge summary to your GP and cardiologist for their follow-up information.