A new study — the first to apply a new screening technique to human platelets — netted a potential drug target for preventing dangerous blood clots in high - risk people. (healthtalk.unchealthcare.org)
Estrogen injections aren't used today, however, due to a possible risk of potentially dangerous blood clots. (mayoclinic.org)
Patients are given anticoagulants to prevent the formation of dangerous blood clots during the procedure. (sciencedaily.com)