Massive 21,000-Person study tracks hidden causes of deadly blood clots

NCT ID NCT00005504

Summary

This study aims to understand what causes dangerous blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and legs (deep vein thrombosis). Researchers are following over 21,000 African American and white adults who were already part of two large heart health studies. They are collecting long-term health data and blood samples to identify lifestyle, genetic, and biological factors that increase clot risk.

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