Ruptured brain aneurysm, aspirin therapy and hip replacement

Posted by srm59 @srm59, Mar 30, 2025

I recovered from a brain aneurysm 7 yrs ago. I take a daily aspirin. I am preparing for hip replacement surgery. Hospital wants me to stop aspirin regimen 7 days prior to surgery. I've not been directed to stop prior to other surgeries. Any thoughts or information on stopping aspirin for a period?

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | Mar 30, 2025

It is necessary to prevent bleeding while the procedure is being done. They did the same for my spouses surgery on his back. It was not long after that they started it again.

srm59 | @srm59 | Mar 30, 2025

Thank you for the information. Much appreciated!

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Apr 1, 2025

Hi. @srm59 - welcome. Glad you were able to connect with @sillyblone. Having a brain aneurysm and now a hip replacement is a lot. Hoping the replacement is a great help.

If you've not already, you might check out the Joint Replacements support group on Mayo Clinic Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/joint-replacements/. If you use the search within this group, right above the discussion topics, you'll see the variety of discussions on hip replacement that may interest you. Hoping the members there can answer any questions you have before surgery and cheer you on.