American Blood Clot Association News
How do you Know if it’s a Deep Vein Thrombosis?
How do you know if you’re dealing with a ‘regular’ blood clot or a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? You don’t without some diagnostic tests. However, …
DVT Risk Factors
Are you at an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT?) What exactly is a deep vein thrombosis? At its most basic definition, a DVT …
DVT Prevention Exercises
While we may not always have control over our bodies, we do have the potential to keep them as healthy as possible. To do so …
DVT Prevention & Causes
Is there a 100% guarantee that by taking preventative measures, you will never experience a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Unfortunately, no. However, through prevention and proactive health …
What is a Blood Clot & What Are Blood Clot Causes?
So, what is a blood clot? A blood clot is called a thrombus and defines an accumulation of blood that forms into a plug or …
Can Aspirin Prevent DVT?
You’ve heard of people with prior heart attack history being on low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent another heart attack, so doesn’t the same apply to …
Blood Clot In Groin Symptoms & Treatments
A blood clot that forms in the upper leg vein is called a femoral vein thrombosis. The medical term for a blood clot is thrombus. …
Blood Clots and Bed Rest
Bed rest may be medically recommended for individuals for a variety of reasons; pregnancy, post-surgical recovery, illness, or injury, or even partial or complete paralysis. …
10 Things that Raise the Risk of Blood Clots
Any number of situations can increase a person’s risk for developing blood clots. Blood clots form when plasma proteins (factors) and components of blood like …
Are Menstrual Blood Clots Dangerous
It’s that time of the month again. For some, cramps, fatigue, and weakness make for daily discomfort until your menstrual period ends. While most women …
Can Potassium Levels Cause Blood Clots?
Is there an association between potassium levels and blood clots? Understanding the role of potassium in the body can help answer this question. Potassium is …
What Does Smoking Have to do with Blood Clots?
Can smoking cause blood clots? Does smoking influence the viscosity or thickness of the blood? Blood clots form for a variety of reasons and some …