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Why could cause a patient go unconscious for days after having surgery to remove blood clot?

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Dr. Christopher John answered

Specializes in internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Possibley due to low: Removal of blood clot would not on its own cause prolonged unconsciousness.Complictions related to low o2 caused by the clot could.There are many other causes which i'm sure your doctors will look for.

Answered 10/30/2016

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