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Was diagnosed on the 13th of this month with dvt, last night i started having trouble breathing? is this common?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Evaluation: Breathing difficulty in patients with DVT is concerning for the possibility of pulmonary embolism and should be evaluated immediately.

Dr Gallant and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Needs evaluation.: Dvt and shortness is a worrisome combination. You need to be evaluated immediately to rule out a pulmonary embolism. You should go to the emergency room for a ct of the chest.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Was diagnosed on the 13th of this month with dvt, last night i started having trouble breathing? is this common?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Dr Gallant and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Landi answered

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