When using these medications, women can offset the increased risk of blood clots by reducing other risk factors such as smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. (sciencedaily.com)
Including increased blood flow to the heart and a reduced risk of blood clot formation. (healthandfitnessvitality.com)
«The long - term risk of heart attack was insignificant, but risk of blood clots in the lung remained for years after surgery to replace a hip or knee damaged by osteoarthritis.» (sciencedaily.com)