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How longafter diagnosed with dvt can i fly ?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

4-6 Months: Depending on your MD's advice post coumadin When you do fly wear support hose (knee high) and get Lovenox to inject prior to flight

Answered 8/31/2017

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