Gerard Gurumurthy/LinkedIn
Nov 23, 2025, 14:32
Steroids Linked to Higher Clot Risk: New RPTH Review Explains Why
RPTH Journal posted on LinkedIn:
”Do steroids increase clot risk?
– Yes! Both glucocorticoids and anabolic-androgenic steroids raise the risk of venous and arterial thrombosis.
What can clinicians do?
– Minimize exposure when possible and choose anticoagulants wisely to avoid drug interactions.
Want to know why these risks occur and how to manage them? This review by Gerard Gurumurthy and Jecko Thachil has the answers.”
Title: Thrombotic complications of glucocorticoids and anabolic steroids
Authors: Gerard Gurumurthy, Jecko Thachil

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