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If someone suspects they have a dvt/svt/pe, should they take baby asprins? (especially if they refuse to go to the hospital, or will go later?

Q: if someone suspects they have a dvt/svt/pe, should they take baby asprins? (especially if they refuse to go to the hospital, or will go later?

: The diagnosis may be confirmed as an outpatient. Please coordinate a referral with the Pulmonologist. If there is acute swelling, shortness of breath, it is urgent. Urgent care is available to screen and begin the workup.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

The diagnosis may be confirmed as an outpatient. Please coordinate a referral with the Pulmonologist. If there is acute swelling, shortness of breath, it is urgent. Urgent care is available to screen and begin the workup.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/10/2021

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Dr. Jonathan Ellichman answered

Unless there is a contraindication, aspirin should be started and an attempt to make a diagnosis should we sought immediately

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A member asked:

If someone suspects they have a dvt/svt/pe, should they take baby asprins? (especially if they refuse to go to the hospital, or will go later?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Jonathan Ellichman answered

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