Discharged Hospital Patients Run Risk of Blood Clots(Page 3) "These medications should be given to reduce thrombotic events, but do not expect to reduce mortality," Krum said. Goldhaber believes that patients need to take an active role in making sure they are receiving treatment to prevent blood clots. "Patients should demand, during hospitalization, to know what is being done to prevent thromboembolism during this period of risk," he said. More information For more information on deep vein thrombosis, visit the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Related Links
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