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How long to be on coumadin (warfarin) after a provoked pe, was on vent , copd and severe infection, no oxygen needed at home?
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Pulmonary embolism: Recommended six months first event. Unless underlying coagulation abnormality. Then lifetime.
Answered 9/28/2016
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At least: Six months. Mayh be longer. Check with your lung doc.
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