Blood Clot Dangers
There are a lot of reasons we may develop blood clots. If we’re lucky, it’s to stop bleeding and protect a wound from infection. If … Read more
Pulmonary Embolism
What is Factor V Leiden?
Clotting can mean the difference between life and death. In normal, healthy people, clotting prevents blood loss; in others, the clotting mechanism doesn’t work properly … Read more
Treatments for Leg Blood Clots
Blood clots in the legs are medically known as a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. DVTs are a serious medical issue which affect tens of … Read more
Pulmonary Embolisms – Blood Clots that Can Be Lethal
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in one of the arteries located in your lungs. The source of the majority of such … Read more
Pulmonary Embolism and Pregnancy
Many people have heard of pregnancy complications, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. In addition to those complications, pregnant women are also at an increased … Read more
Types of Embolisms
Previously published on Factoidz.com An embolism is a blood clot or some other particulate or object in the blood that stops blood flow. An embolism … Read more
How Soon After Chest Pain Should You Go to ER?
So how long should you wait after getting chest pain to call for help? It’s immediately. This directive comes from a recent ACC 2012 meeting … Read more
Types of Embolisms: An Overview
The word Embolism comes from the Greek word embolus, which means stopper. An embolism is where an embolus is created in some part of the … Read more