McMaster researcher explains why COVID-19 can cause blood clots.

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A McMaster University-led study has teased out the reason for blood clots caused by COVID-19, a serious potential complication of the virus.

Blood from critically ill COVID-19 patients contains antibodies that can contribute to clotting, says Ishac Nazy, associate professor of medicine and director of the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory. These antibodies form immune complexes that activate platelets, the cells that lead to blood clotformation. Some blood-thinner medications can block these immune complexes and potentially reduce clots.

“By discovering the mechanism, we can inform doctors on the use of blood-thinners, known as anticoagulants, that can stop the clotting in COVID-19 patients,” said Nazy, whose findings have been published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

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[Snackjack]

I find this to be very interesting. Thank you.

[Katinka46]

As you know this is a subject close to my heart — literally. Thank you for the link. I believe this is why some post-Covid patients have lasting damage, and damage that is very similar to mine. Thank you Kate x