A member asked:

Had 2 uedvts. why would i need a full hematology work up for clotting disorder before becoming pregnant if i will be on heparin anyway?

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Get workup: Spontaneous upper extremity DVT is unusual, and some of the causes would be mechanical in nature such as thoracic outlet syndrome, exertional activities like weightlifting. Thrombophilia refers to congenital changes in one's blood coagulation system, resulting in increased tendency to develop blood clots, which can lead to miscarriage, dvt. Get a workup done.

Answered 7/4/2020

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