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Will a blood clot always cause low oxygen levels on pulse oximeter?
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Please be more specific when you post a question. A person can have a clot form at any location i the body. Some locations could be devastating and life threatening and thousands of other locations would not. You are welcome to start over with a better description of what situation you have a question about.
Answered 8/16/2023
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