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You have been evaluated in the emergency department today for swelling of your leg or arm. Your ultrasound revealed a blood clot (deep venous thrombosis, or DVT). You were started on anticoagulants. Please try not to fall or hit your head. Please follow up with your primary care doctor in 2 days. Your doctor may want to do further testing. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. Return to the ER immediately for chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, persistent vomiting, fainting, bleeding, or for any other concerning symptoms.



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