What is a blood clot? Blood clots begin forming when a blood vessel is damaged and nearby cell fragments (called platelets) begin clumping together and adhering to a protein in the blood known as ...

Blood clots are a serious but often preventable medical condition. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS spoke with a medical doctor about the ...

Artificial intelligence can cut the diagnosis of blood clots in the lungs to a few minutes, instead of hours. And an ...

"Blood clots that form near a site of injury are usually not concerning," says Chan. But clots that don't dissolve or that form abnormally are worrisome.

A blood clot can travel throughout the body and can be fatal. Black people are at particular risk: the incidence of clots is up to 60 percent higher than in Whites.

Shortness of breath: Blood clots that travel to the lungs, resulting in pulmonary embolism, can cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat. This symptom is a medical emergency. 5.

The blood in our body exists in a highly regulated balance between promoting blood clots (thrombogenesis) and breaking them down (thrombolysis), Dr. K. Francis Lee, medical director of Advanced ...

A blood clot diagnosis can be a life-altering event, but with the right treatment and lifestyle adjustments, you can manage your condition and reduce the risk of future clots.

Clinton's latest blood clot was caused by a concussion she suffered when she hit her head after fainting, according to the U.S. Department of State. Her age, 65, also puts her at higher risk of clots.

While blood clots serve an essential purpose in healing injuries, they can transform into life-threatening conditions when they form inappropriately. Medical Skip to content ...