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Had a dvt in left calf and now in thigh. swelling in ankle and now a bunch of red dots. my pt was a 1.5 a week ago. should i worry?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: need rest and full dose possibe IVC filter since dislodging the clot can end up with pulmonary embolism

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/29/2016

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A member asked:

Had a dvt in left calf and now in thigh. swelling in ankle and now a bunch of red dots. my pt was a 1.5 a week ago. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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