March is Blood Clot Awareness Month, and health officials are raising concerns about the risks associated with venous ...

While it's unclear where Wembanyama's clot is located in the shoulder, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot ...

Reports of COVID-19 vaccinations causing blood clots has caused alarm in the general population. However due to the rarity of incidences from vaccination, myGP explores the most common causes of ...

We consulted some experts to gain a better understanding about the different types of blood clots and what causes them. What are the different types of blot clots? There are two main types of ...

If left untreated, a large clot can break loose and travel to the lungs. That may cause a pulmonary embolism – when a clot blocks an artery in the lungs. This prevents blood from reaching the ...

In summary, mini-strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is briefly interrupted. The main causes include blood clots, narrowed arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, and unhealthy lifestyle ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen, white ones fight infections, and platelets clot your blood to stop bleeding. Most people with polycythemia vera have too many red blood cells. But it can also cause ...

One risk factor is a hypercoagulable state, which is when an abnormality in the body's clotting system causes the blood to clot more easily than normal. Patients with a hypercoagulable state may ...

In Wembanyama's case, the clot is located in his shoulder. The condition can cause pain and swelling. Some people with a DVT may need to be treated in the hospital while others may be treated in ...