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I had a pulmonary embolism 4 months ago , they stop the blood thinner, it this mean i can have the risk to have a heart attack???
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More info needed: Stopping blood thinners 4months after pulmonary embolism ( PE)does not necessarily increase risk for heart attack. My concern would be the risk for another PE. Without knowing the details of your condition and treatment, we can not fully understand the risks in your situation. Best to talk to your doctor about the decision to discontinue blood thinners
Answered 12/16/2017
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