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Could you still get a blood clot if you take aspirin?

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Dr. Vijaypal Arya answered

Yes: depends on what medical conditions you have. You might be prone to develop clots, have other risk factors- some are congenital. Obesity, on birth control pills, inactivity, are some common risk factors.

Answered 6/15/2014

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A member asked:

Could you still get a blood clot if you take aspirin?

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Dr. Vijaypal Arya answered

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