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What are the side effects of the covid shot for people that have an existing blood clot in their arm?
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Probably should have been advised not to get the shot...............
Answered 9/16/2021
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Increased risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism During first 30 days there is high risk of these complications especially if D Dimers are high more than 500 Pt should be on prophylaxis for 30 days with xarelto or eliquis
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