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New blood thinner to prevent clots
One of the complications immediately after hip and knee surgery is an increased risk of blood clots called venous thrombosis. Indeed, many people have to take blood thinners by injection daily for about ten days after their surgery. A McMaster University researcher, after four extensive clinical studies, the latest published in the June 26 edition…
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A new non-surgical treatment for leg blood clots
Deep vein thrombosis or DVT occurs when a large clot forms in the larger veins of the leg or thigh. It can have potentially life threatening consequences if a piece of the clot breaks away and travels to the lung. Early intervention and treatment can reduce this risk. Treatment can last for months using blood…