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The claim

A, B and AB blood groups are more prone to blood clotting, raising the risk of heart attacks and early strokes

Original publisher’s rating

Misleading. While A, B, and AB blood groups have higher clotting tendencies, their link to heart attacks and strokes is still under investigation, as cardiac risk depends on multiple factors

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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