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'Surgical stockings commonly given to stroke patients to prevent blood clots do not work,' The Times reported. It said that research has found that compression stockings have no effect in preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in people who have had a stroke.Brought to you by NHS Choices
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Tags: Circulatory Disorders, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Blood Clot, Nursing
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