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 can be composed of air, plastic, fat, cholesterol or cells found in amniotic fluid. This article will discuss some of the different types of embolisms and who is at risk […]
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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 in Istanbul, Turkey. “Time is heart muscle,” as the saying among cardiologists goes. Here I am, writing this article, but not having respected this directive with my own mother when […]
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 body and circulates to another part of the body and becomes blocked. When an embolus becomes stuck in a vein, it blocks blood flow through a vein or artery. Individuals […]
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 we’re unlucky, it could stop us from breathing. Many factors can cause blood to clot where it doesn’t belong. Sitting for long periods in one position is one. It has […]
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 thousands of people in America each year. It is estimated that up to 50,000 people in America will die each year due to complications from leg blood clots. Typically, these […]
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 and clots will overstay their welcome. Thrombophilia is a general term for any disorder that puts someone at a higher risk of developing blood clots. Factor V Leiden is one […]