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The role of microgravity in inducing hemorrhagic or thrombotic events. Microgravity induces hemorrhagic events by decreasing platelet number and impairing platelet functions. On the other hand, microgravity induces blood stasis in the upper body, vascular endothelial dysfunction and alterations in blood volume and blood viscosity, all events which might contribute to the increase of thrombotic incidents.
