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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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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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.

Dr Geffner and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/22/2013

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

3 to 6 months: The first one 3 to 6 months.

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Answered 8/22/2015

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A member asked:

For what length of time are you supposed to be on blood thinners after a pulmonary embolism?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Geffner and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Fertel answered

Dr Geffner and another doctor agreed

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