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Should I Take Blood Thinners for 28 Days After My Major Abdominal Surgery?
Surgery may increase your risk of blood clots. Blood clots may cause pain and discomfort, and can sometimes be life threatening. Blood thinners for 28 days after surgery may prevent you from developing a blood clot. The risk of a blood clot and the benefit of a blood thinner changes for each patient. Use our tool to help decide if you should take blood thinners ONLY in hospital or to extend for 28 days after surgery.