Blood Clot Hotspots May Vary In Gender

By Donna Parker • Nov 25th, 2010 • Category: Blood Clots, Health News

It may not be how much you weigh, but where the extra weight is that causes blood clots A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women.

According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots. However, the locations are different depending on the gender.

It was found that men have a higher risk of blood clots when they have more weight around their waist, while women have a higher risk if they have extra pounds on their hips.

Originally, it was believed that women should be encouraged to have larger hips, as they may work as a protective shield against blood clots. This new research is running counter to that theory.

The researchers feel it’s because previous studies only measured body mass index (BMI) when studying blood clots, and didn’t pinpoint where the extra fat was located.

"The BMI is a marker of excess weight and correlates well with body fat content in adults; however, it fails to consider the distribution of body fat," explained study leader Dr. Marianne Tang Severinsen.

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