My 69 year old wife has been diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD and hypertension, as well as coronary blockage (70-80%) which will likely require a stint to avoid a heart attack. The doctor explained that the stint would require a regimen of aspirin and Plavix (sic?) for an extended period. Our understanding is that aspirin is quite harmful to kidneys, so we re on the horns of a dilemma. Do the risks of heart problems outweigh those of dialysis, or can she survive for an extended period on the aspirin/Plavix without significant additional kidney damage?
Hello, aspirin for heart problem is taken in the dose of 62-150 mg per day which doesn't have adverse effect on kidney it is rather far higher dose where aspirin is taken as a painkiller, and Plavix is similar blood thinner given at 75 mg a day which is removed from the body 50% by liver and 50% by kidney and so no dose modification is needed for the kidney disease.  Both are beneficial for the heart and should be taken without doubt. Regards Chat Doctor.