I see people with blood clots every week, and I am frequently asked, “Why did I get a clot?” Provoked or unprovoked clot In many cases it is obvious why the clot occurred. In approximately 50% of cases, there is a clear provoking factor; The common ones are. Recent surgeryInjury to the legImmobilityLong air flightUnderlying cancer In women Taking an oral … [Read more...]
COVID, clots and Shots – Factor V Leiden and the Pfizer vaccine
Over the last few months, both doctors and patients have asked me several times if it is safe for people with the Factor V Leiden mutation to have the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. At first, I couldn't understand why this question would come up, as there is no evidence that the Pfizer vaccine has any risk of thrombosis. But I presume the concern has come from publicity about the … [Read more...]
