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May i wear knee-high boots after pulmonary embolism?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pe: If you are being treated with an anticoagulant that should not be a problem.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2019

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