Perioperative Risks of Herbal Medicines

 

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By Michelle Browne, MD

Edited 3/5/2004  by Scott Vanek, MD

3/7/06 by Nick Brewer, MD

3/30/08 by Mark Reisbig, PhD

 

The purpose of this website is to educate medical students, patients and physicians about some of the common herbal remedies that may pose a risk to patients about to undergo a surgical procedure.  This site will look at some of the most commonly used herbal medications that may pose a risk to the surgical patient and any supporting scientific evidence.  This site does not claim to prove the efficacy of any herbal remedies nor should it be a substitute for speaking with your Doctor about the safety of herbal use prior to surgery. 
 

 

 
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