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How long does a blood clot take to occur after an accident?
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Possibly quickly: We often see pulmonary emboli (clots to the lungs) on the initial ct scan when patients arrive in the er. Sometimes, if you have an injury that causes you to not walk well, the clot can develop over days to weeks.
Answered 11/16/2020
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