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For what length of time are you supposed to be on blood thinners after a pulmonary embolism?
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PE: Generally we give antithrombotics for at least 6 weeks post pulmonary embolus but we tailor this to the patient and their circumstances so it could be lots longer but unlikely to be shorter.
Answered 4/22/2013
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3 to 6 months: The first one 3 to 6 months.
Answered 8/22/2015
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