Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

(Family Features) Many people don’t think much about whether their blood is clotting properly. However, when you have a bleeding disorder, a condition that affects the way your body controls clots, it ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...

A sudden nosebleed can be alarming, but simple first-aid steps can help stop the bleeding quickly and safely. Learn five effective tips to manage a nosebleed at home and know when to seek medical help ...

A major international analysis of 2,313 patients, median age 71, found that giving an IV clot-busting drug before mechanical clot removal modestly increases brain-bleeding risk compared with ...

Red blood cells, long thought to be passive bystanders in the formation of blood clots, actually play an active role in helping clots contract, according to a new study from researchers at the ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...

Heart doctors at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital this month celebrated their 500th procedure to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The milestone left atrial appendage ...