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If you have to stay still for a long time - is it best to elevate your legs -use chair postion or lie down horizontal to prevent blood clots ?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Support stckings also help. Continue aspirin.

Answered 6/6/2015

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