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My father is attacked by dvt.his vein of left leg is blocked by clot of 5.6cm.please tell me about medicines and tips?
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Best tip: take your father to his doctor , and make sure he follows his doctor's advise , and prevent complications from DVT
Answered 7/13/2015
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DVT: DVT requires anticoagulation to prevent the clot from propagating and having pieces wandering to another location and causing major issues. Need to see doc and have this treated.
Answered 7/13/2015
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