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What should be done about blood clots in the lungs?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Clots in lung: Coumadin (warfarin) for 9-12 months and proper workup.

Dr Chideckel agreed

Answered 12/8/2018

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Dr. Nicolas Mouawad answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Blood thinners: It depends on when the blood clot was found, but you need to be on a course if blood thinners, minimum 3 months. And a search for the cause of blood clots is necessary.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2014

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