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Could i fly with heterozygous factor v leiden and existing clot?
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Yes, you can: Yes if you are on adequate anticoagulant therapy.
Answered 9/22/2018
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Are you on anti-: Coagulant treatment? I trust that you are being treated with a long term anti-coagulant. It would be prudent to discuss the matter with your doctor, as depending on the anti-coagulant you may need regular monitoring. A short flight is not expected to add to the risk.
Answered 4/14/2017
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