Microclots

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Micro-clots or microclots are extremely small blood clots, and have been found in some Long COVID patients.[1]

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Micro-clots are a recognized symptom of Long COVID. They may result in reduced oxygen flow to large muscles; a hypothesis is that this reduced oxygen availability causes the post-exertional malaise or and/or exercise intolerance reported by some people with Long COVID.[1]

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Rivaroxaban is an anti-clotting drug being investigated as a possible treatment for Long COVID patients with micro-clots.[1]

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