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I have had a pulmomary embolism om 2 different occasions and am now taking eliquis 5 mg bid for several years. today i am experiencing chest pain, which is the only symptom i had both times i was diagnosed with a blood clot. should i go to the er?

Q: i have had a pulmomary embolism om 2 different occasions and am now taking eliquis 5 mg bid for several years. today i am experiencing chest pain, which is the only symptom i had both times i was diagnosed with a blood clot. should i go to the er?

: If you don't have a primary doctor you can call about this, and considering your history, a visit to the ER would be a reasonable precaution.

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

If you don't have a primary doctor you can call about this, and considering your history, a visit to the ER would be a reasonable precaution.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/6/2022

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A member asked:

I have had a pulmomary embolism om 2 different occasions and am now taking eliquis 5 mg bid for several years. today i am experiencing chest pain, which is the only symptom i had both times i was diagnosed with a blood clot. should i go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Singh agreed

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