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Severe Chest Pain After Being On Xeralto For Pulmonary Embolism. Is This Serious?

I was in a car accident recently and had surgery which caused a blood clot to travel to my lung I was in the hospital for the pulmonary embolism and put on Xeralto. Now that I have been home for a couple weeks I am having more chest pain than ever should I seek medical attention ?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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Yes in view of history of pul embolism you should straight away seek medical attention. Chest pain may be a symptom of pul embolism. Even if it turns out to be some thing else like a muscle pain, it`s better to be cautious in view of your history.
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Severe Chest Pain After Being On Xeralto For Pulmonary Embolism. Is This Serious?

Yes in view of history of pul embolism you should straight away seek medical attention. Chest pain may be a symptom of pul embolism. Even if it turns out to be some thing else like a muscle pain, it`s better to be cautious in view of your history.