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I am 18 week pregnant,i have superficial thrombosis in great saphenous vein, dr.prescribed lmwheparin, how long should i take, when i stop the drug?
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Superficial thrombus: Typically for a DVT treatment is for the duration of pregnancy and then 4-6 weeks post partum
Answered 11/28/2017
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Depends: If your physician discovered that you have a disorder like factor 5 leiden then you may be on it the whole pregnancy and subsequent pregnancies. Otherwise it will depend on when your thrombosis resolves. I would ask at your next appointment.
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