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When you get blood clots in the leg, what are the chances they'll kill you?

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Dr. Christopher John answered

Specializes in internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Certainly can: Clots in the legs will not kill you.When they move to your lungs however they certainly can.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/30/2013

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