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How long does blood clot in the lung take to break down? do you need to take warferin for full 6months?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Take as directed: Blood clots usually dissolve within a couple of weeks, but that's not the reason to take warfarin. The drug is intended to prevent new clots from forming, especially in deep leg or abdominal veins -- not to dissolve the initial clot that caused pulmonary embolism. Follow your doctor's advice about duration of treatment.

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Answered 2/17/2020

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