In a recent and urgent development, some medications have been withdrawn from pharmacies and healthcare systems across different countries because of serious cardiovascular risks. Health authorities have raised alarms over the potential link between specific drugs and life-threatening conditions such as embolisms, blood clots (thrombi), and even heart attacks. Patients and healthcare providers are strongly urged to stay informed and exercise caution.

What Are Thrombi and Why Are They Dangerous?

Thrombi, or blood clots, form when blood coagulates inside a vein or artery. Though clotting is a natural process to prevent excessive bleeding, abnormal clot formation within the bloodstream can block blood flow to vital organs. This can lead to: