A. representative explained that there was a statement in their literature to the effect that circulatory problems could arise from prolonged immobility.

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"In 30 of these reports it is documented that the patient died at some point in time afterwards, often as a result of cardiac or circulatory problems, " the ministry said referring to the period after the drug was authorised in the EU in September 1998.

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