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Aug. 2025 PEP Talk: Aging and Blood Clots

As we age, our bodies change in many ways, and our risk for blood clots increases as well. Why is age a risk factor for blood clots, and what steps can you take to reduce your risk? Join as we explore the connection between age and blood clots, including insights into how the aging process can contribute to clot risk and the proactive steps you can take to stay safe. Key timestamps in this video: 0:54 - Dr. Anna Parks' credentials 10:34 - 2/3 of people who get blood clots are over 65 11:22 - Why is age a risk factor for blood clots? 12:22 - Inflammaging 13:15 - Additional risk factors for older populations 13:52 - Immobility 15:03 - How different are veins in an older person? 17:08 - Does muscle mass improve circulation? 18:45 - Surgery and hospitalization 20:18 - Men vs. women and clot risk 21:46 - Older people have more PEs than DVTs 23:25 - Men have a higher risk of clots and recurrence 25:36 - Why do men have a higher recurrence? 27:38 - Medications or genetic factors than can raise risk 29:55 - Preventive measures 36:08 - Are there any medications that can cause an inflammatory state and increase the risk of clots? 38:24 - Taking aspirin and anticoagulants together may lead to dangerous bleeding episodes 40:42 - Long-term effects of blood clots in older populations 45:07 - Are older populations included in clinical trials? 50:25 - Risks of older populations taking anticoagulants 53:05 - Bleeding can be more life-threatening than blood clots 54:42 - Podiatry and blood clot prevention 58:25 - Medical alert bracelets 59:12 - Find out if your local hospital carries anticoagulant reversal agents, especially if you live in a rural area 1:00:00 - Does post-thrombotic syndrome get worse as you age? 1:03:48 - Treatment and risks associated with varicose veins 1:04:42 - Hydration and blood clot prevention 1:06:39 - The stress from a clot diagnosis is similar to that of a cancer diagnosis 1:11:58 - Vibration plates?