A member asked:
Why are blood clots so fatal for covid-19 patients?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
COVID 19: A cytokine storm could activate the coagulation system such that clots begin to develop which could obstruct blood vessels and prevent blood flow to vital organs (like brain or lungs).
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A member asked:
Could blood clots make COVID-19 more lethal?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Of course: Especially if clots dislodge and travel to the lungs or brain.
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A member asked:
Can you lower your risk of blood clots if you have COVID-19?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Your doctor: If needed, your doctor could treat you with anticoagulants.
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