Blood clots are important as they prevent blood loss during an injury. However, sometimes unwanted blood clots may raise serious health risks, which may lead to serious discomfort and death.

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been increasingly used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to their efficacy, convenience, and safety profile compared to traditional anticoagulants

The clotting issues of the coronavirus continue to become more clear. A Dutch study reports that 50% of ICU COVID patients have blood clots in their lungs or brain, leading to infarctions and aneurysms.