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CT scan and Riveroxaban

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So relieved to get through my CT scan with a contrast dye administered through a cannula. Was so worried about bleeding after the cannula was removed but after putting firm

Pressure on the site for five minutes all was well.

This was my first procedure since starting rivaroxaban and I was dreading it. Feeling very brave now !!

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I have had lots of cannulars In while I have been on apixaban never a problem

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