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- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Why do heart attacks happen at night?
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Researchers found that at around 6:30 a.m. the circadian system sends out an increased amount of PAI-1 cells which blocks blood clots from breaking down. The more PAI-1 cells in the blood, the higher the risk for a blood clot that leads to a heart attack
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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