heparin – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Heparin seems to reduce progression of COVID-19 in hospitalized people with moderate symptoms but not for the critically ill. Study author states that more research required to find the therapeutic “sweet spot”.

August 5, 2021

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 5, 2021 Source:Canadian-led studies suggest blood thinner can help moderately sick COVID-19 patients Reference:Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Heparin in Critically Ill Patients with Covid-19Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Heparin in Noncritically Ill Patients with Covid-19

Heparin seems to reduce progression of COVID-19 in hospitalized people with moderate symptoms but not for the critically ill. Study author states that more research required to find the therapeutic “sweet spot”.