Monday, December 7, 2009

Surgery and Risk of Blood Clots

Years ago it was very common to provide therapeutic vitamin E prior to surgery in order to avoid these post-op clots ( that can kill ).  Now vitamin E is demonized.

Pehaps older methods are simpler, safer, and healthier...

Risk of blood clot after surgery higher and lasts longer than previously thought

ScienceDaily (2009-12-05) -- The risk of having a potentially fatal blood clot after surgery is higher and lasts for longer than had previously been thought, concludes new research. ... > read full article

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