Death and defeat: Joseph Stalin suffered atherosclerosis due to his heavy smoking. Early morning on March 1 Stalin went to bed. At dawn Stalin did not leave his bedroom. His guards found it unusual that Stalin didn't wake up at his usual time. They were under orders to not disturb Stalin and left him alone for the rest of the day.
In patients with previous arterial embolism, only 4 daily doses of warfarin should be withheld preoperatively and the INR should be measured the day before surgery to determine if a small dose of vitamin K is needed to accelerate the reversal of anticoagulation.
When to Stop. One week -- seven full days -- prior to surgery, youâll probably have to completely stop taking your fish oil supplements, suggests the University of Michigan Health System.In some cases, depending on your health and the type of surgery, your surgeon may allow you to take them up to four days before your procedure.He might even tell you that you don't have to stop taking fish oil at all. Follow your surgeonâs advice carefully and ask him specifically about each medication you take.n some cases, depending on your health and the type of surgery, your surgeon may allow you to take them up to four days before your procedure. He might even tell you that you don't have to stop taking fish oil at all. Follow your surgeonâs advice carefully and ask him specifically about each medication you take.