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Can taking an aspirin daily prevent dvts?
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Possibly: Best to consult your physician about your special circumstances, but a recent italian rct showed a 40% reduction in DVT or pe with a daily 100 mg Aspirin after completing 6-18 months of treatment with warfarin.
Answered 5/15/2016
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