Clotting

Blood Clotting Disorders – What Are Blood Clotting Disorders?

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Blood Clotting Disorders – What Are Blood Clotting Disorders?

Blood clotting disorders are problems in the body’s ability to control how the blood clots. Normally, blood clots form during an injury to prevent bleeding. If you have a clotting disorder, your blood may not clot enough, which can lead to too much bleeding, or your blood may form clots even without an injury. You … Read more

Blood Clotting Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes

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Blood Clotting Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes

By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most people now know that COVID-19 can cause blood clots, potentially leading to paralysis, stroke, heart attack and death. While it’s not clear precisely how SARS-CoV-2 causes clots, a new study suggests that the amount of a particular protein — called … Read more