Dr. Scottie Discusses Hematocrit, Clotting, and Collateral Circulation
A hematocrit reading nearly 40% above the normal ceiling sat unflagged in a lab file for four months before anyone acted on it. The person carrying that risk was a physician — one who understood exactly what it meant once he saw the number himself.
In this week's Dr. Scottie Health Advantage session, the Doc walks through a personal health event: a hematocrit of 65% (normal ceiling is roughly 47%), the phlebotomy required to bring it down, and the specific anticoagulant and enzyme regimen he credits with keeping him functional while the underlying cause was addressed.
He also describes an earlier, previously undetected clot in the superior mesenteric artery — the vessel supplying blood to the intestines — and how the body formed new circulation pathways around it. The discussion includes the class of supplements used to support blood flow and reduce clot risk.
This session was recorded on July 8, 2026.
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