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Blood Clot – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Blood clot causes are several. They are generally caused by long periods of inactivity. Long stays in the hospital, sitting for very long periods and birth control pills are some of the other causes. When we cut our skin, blood oozes out and if we press and hold it for a while it coagulates and [...]
Blood Clots – What You Need To Know
Venous thromboembolic disease is a serious and potentially life threatening condition. Both men and women are at risk for this, however hormone therapy often used in menopause increases this risk. Blood clots in the leg veins, known as Deep Venous Thrombosis or DVT, are the most common manifestation of thromboembolic disease. Predisposing factors include: A [...]
Blood Clots – The Good, Bad and Ugly
Blood clots are a vital part of our body’s defense against the outside world. Blood cells and strands of fibrin combine to stop the flow of blood after a cut or scrape. If our blood was not able to clot a simple scrape or cut would lead to death. Aside from the useful reason’s that [...]
