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What can i do for blood clot prevention during long car ride?
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stops and walks : Long car rides, long air line flights known to causes deep vein clots of legs and causing pulmonary embolism , possible to avoid this by frequent stops and walking and stretching legs for few minutes. Can do same in air flights low dose Aspirin may also will help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stop and walk: Take regular breaks, and get out and stretch and walk. Aspirin has not been shown to be very effective in preventing these clots. If you are prone to getting clots , check with your doctor first.
Answered 8/6/2015
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