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I am 34 weeks pregnant, had blood drawn, nurse left the rubber band tied tight around my arm for the whole blood draw. could it cause a blood clot?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: What you describe sounds normal.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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No: Even if you develop bruise or hematoma it will clear except if infected. DVT occur in deep veins not in superficial veins

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 4/4/2018

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