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Chronic subclavian dvt caused by tos. been on coumadin (warfarin) for 6 months and doctor told me to stop using it now. is it safe? how likely a new dvt is?

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Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
Studies: Has the tos been fixed? See vascular surgeon. Doppler and patency of vein are relevant to recurrent dvt. If tos persists and vein is open, then rethrombosis is very possible.
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Dr. Norman Chideckel
Dr. Norman Chideckelanswered
Vascular Surgery 43 years experience
Tos: Yes it safe but should have definitive treatment ,perhaps cervical rib resection
752 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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