(NaturalHealth365)  Will we start to see a rising trend of abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and related circulatory problems in the near future?  And if so, why?

Some wonder if the rollout of mRNA vaccines, which have been shown to damage the heart and blood, could be to blame.  Perhaps this is precisely what Pfizer and other drug companies have anticipated … hence the increased effort to sell drugs that can treat these conditions.

The Big Pharma playbook?  Create a disease, make and sell the treatment, then sell a treatment for the original treatment’s side effects while they’re at it

In partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer has recently put more effort into advertising for its “blockbuster” drug Eliquis, a potent blood thinner that can help treat and prevent blood clots.

Pfizer also happens to be one of the makers of mRNA COVID shots, which have been shown to cause blood and heart-related problems, including myocarditis, pericarditis, and thrombocytopenia.  At this time, according to Yale Medicine, the mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna have not been directly linked to blood clot formation, unlike the non-mRNA drug from Johnson & Johnson.  However, conditions that the mRNA COVID shots are linked to, such as myocarditis, may lead to blood clots in some individuals, suggesting a possible connection between the Pfizer jab and clotting problems.

Pfizer’s Eliquis brings in a cool $9 billion per year in profits, considerably greater than competing blood-thinning products from companies like Bayer and Johnson & Johnson.

Good to know: These are the warning signs of DVT and PE

In case you were wondering, DVT and PE currently occur at an estimated rate of 1 or 2 per 1,000 adults (900,000 people) per year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  DVT occurs when a blood clot lodges in a vein deep in the body, usually in the leg.  For about a third of people who experience DVT, long-term complications like persistent pain, swelling, and discoloration in the affected limb will be present.

A PE occurs when a blood clot lodges in a blood vessel inside the lung.  25% of people who have PE will die suddenly from their condition, without any early warning signs or symptoms.

Clearly, these conditions can be life-altering or even fatal.  For this reason, it’s beneficial to know about the early warning signs.  Be sure to call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following DVT symptoms:

• Swelling or pain in the affected leg (pain often starts in the calf and feels sore or cramp-like)
• Red discoloring of the skin
• Warmth in the leg

Likewise, call 911 if you or someone around you begins showing signs and symptoms of PE:

• Sudden shortness of breath
• Chest pain that often gets worse with breathing
• Heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat that feels fluttery, racing, or skipping)
• Anxiety
• Dizziness and lightheadedness (fainting might occur)
• Coughing or coughing up blood
• Sudden and unusual sweating
• Low blood pressure (hypotension).

Be aware that PE and DVT can occur together.  If you suffer with these symptoms, find a good (integrative) healthcare provider and health coach to help guide you in your healing journey.

Sources for this article include:

Fiercepharma.com
CDC.gov
Childrenshealthdefense.org
Yalemedicine.org
Mayoclinic.org
CDC.gov
Hopkinsmedicine.org