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A member asked:

Does baby asprin prevent blood clots in a person with a history of blood clot in lung ?what are my odds of a second blood clot while on asprin ?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes it may reduce the risk. Exact numbers depend on the cause of the first pe.

Answered 9/28/2016

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